Biologics Assistant (Distribution) – $16.50 Position Available In Escambia, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Biologics Assistant (Distribution) role offers a salary of $16.50 per hour. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate product labeling and distribution, data entry, manufacturing, quality control checks, inventory management, and customer service. Candidates should have a high school diploma, proficient computer skills, and prior experience in customer service or logistics. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds and potential exposure to adverse conditions. The position is full-time with specific scheduling requirements.
Job Description
Overview Performs tasks related to the distribution duties for the management of whole blood and blood components, in compliance with OneBlood standard operating procedures. May be required to perform duties related to other Biologics functions including manufacturing and transportation of blood, blood products and specimens.
Position Schedule:
This is a full-time position with a schedule of 7:30am – 8:00pm Saturday and Sunday and 9:30am – 6:00pm Monday and Tuesday; off Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Training Schedule:
Candidate will need to be available to train for a period of 2-3 weeks Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. Training may be conducted at the St. Petersburg or Orlando locations. Responsibilities The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Ensures suitability and accurate labeling of products for release and distribution Performs data entry associated with component production, labeling, storage and shipping ensuring accurate and complete manufacturing records Manufactures, stores and distributes blood and blood products Operates, maintains and performs quality control checks on equipment Performs the quarantine and disposition of unacceptable products and/or samples and performs quality control on blood products Ensures adequate inventory of required supplies Provides customer service to internal and external customers and vendors May operate a OneBlood courier vehicle when applicable. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent and proficient computer skills. Prior customer service, laboratory, blood bank manufacturing or logistics experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS
Current and valid driver’s license in good standing may be required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to organize work for timely completion Ability to multi-task, while maintaining the safety of blood components Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions Ability to speak, write, read and understand English Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with customers and those contacted in the course of work Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Skill in operating office equipment and technology Ability to report to work during a disaster, public health emergency or other catastrophic event.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Tasks involve the performance of moderately physically demanding work for extended periods of time, involving standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Functions are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances. Performance of this job could expose the employee to blood-borne pathogens and freezers at below-freezing temperatures (-30F/-35C). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
