Blood Bank Technician

Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Blood Bank Technician (1‑3 years experience) and play a vital role in ensuring safe, high‑quality blood products for patients. You will work in a fast‑paced clinical laboratory, supporting donor activities, sample processing, and rigorous quality testing.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy in donor rooms, ensuring donor comfort and proper vital‑sign monitoring.

Screen donors, conduct blood grouping, cross‑matching, infectious disease (TTI) testing, and anticoagulant integrity (IH) testing.

Collect, label, and store blood components following standard operating procedures and regulatory guidelines.

Execute sample testing, including serology and hematology assays, and record results accurately in the laboratory information system.

Maintain detailed documentation, logs, and traceability records for all blood‑bank activities.

Participate in equipment calibration, routine maintenance, and quality‑control checks to meet assembly and release targets.

Identify and report any deviations, non‑conformances, or adverse events using the defect‑tracking tool (e.g., JIRA).

Assist in donor education, answering queries, and ensuring a safe and reassuring donation experience.

Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives, suggesting process optimizations and best‑practice updates.

Support the preparation of audit materials and assist during internal/external inspections.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, or related field.

1–3 years of hands‑on experience in a blood bank or clinical laboratory setting.

Proven competency in phlebotomy, donor screening, blood component preparation, and TTI testing.

Strong knowledge of GLP, GMP, and relevant regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, WHO).

Ability to monitor vital signs and make patients comfortable during procedures.

Excellent record‑keeping and data‑entry skills; familiarity with LIMS or similar systems.

Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and support staff.

Preferred Skills

Experience with automated blood‑bank analyzers and point‑of‑care testing devices.

Familiarity with quality‑management tools and defect‑tracking software (e.g., JIRA, HP ALM).

Training in aseptic techniques, biosafety, and safe disposal of hazardous materials.

Basic understanding of laboratory testing lifecycle and validation principles.

Work Environment

Full‑time position based at our xxxx laboratory facility in xxxx.

Shift work may be required to support donor collections and urgent testing needs.

Adherence to strict safety and infection‑control protocols at all times.

What We Offer

Opportunity to learn from highly experienced engineers and senior lab staff.

Structured mentorship program and access to continuous professional development.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about blood safety and quality assurance, apply today to become a key member of our life‑saving team.