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How much do blood component manufacturing technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for blood component manufacturing technician in the United States is $22.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a blood component manufacturing technician?

To thrive as a Blood Component Manufacturing Technician, you need a solid understanding of laboratory procedures, quality control, and good manufacturing practices (GMP), often supported by a degree or certification in medical laboratory science or a related field. Familiarity with automated blood processing equipment, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and regulatory compliance documentation is essential. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial to ensure the safety, quality, and traceability of blood products for transfusion and patient care.

What are some of the most common challenges faced by blood component manufacturing technicians, and how can they be addressed?

Blood Component Manufacturing Technicians often face challenges such as maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality protocols, managing time efficiently during processing, and ensuring accurate documentation. Working in a regulated environment requires meticulous attention to detail to prevent contamination or errors in labeling. These challenges can be addressed by staying updated with standard operating procedures, participating in ongoing training, and fostering clear communication with team members and supervisory staff. Developing strong organizational habits and routinely double-checking work can also help technicians maintain high standards.

What is the difference between Blood Component Manufacturing Technician vs Blood Bank Technician?

AspectBlood Component Manufacturing TechnicianBlood Bank Technician
CertificationsTypically requires a phlebotomy or medical laboratory technician certificationRequires certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT)
Work EnvironmentWorks in manufacturing facilities, processing blood componentsWorks in hospital or blood bank settings, managing blood storage and compatibility testing
Primary ResponsibilitiesProcessing, labeling, and ensuring quality of blood componentsTesting, crossmatching, and managing blood inventory for transfusions

While both roles involve working with blood products, the Blood Component Manufacturing Technician focuses on processing and manufacturing blood components in a lab setting, whereas the Blood Bank Technician manages blood inventory and compatibility testing in hospitals. Both require relevant certifications and are essential in the blood donation and transfusion process.

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Infographic showing various Blood Component Manufacturing Technician job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,159 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Blood Component Manufacturing Technician

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

American Red Cross
Non-Profits • 10K+ employees
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$19.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

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Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job description

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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
As a Blood Component Manufacturing Technician, you will be manufacturing blood products and samples. You will process blood products after the units have been received from the donors. This will involve scanning in the units of blood, processing the units into transfusable components (red cells, platelets, and expressing plasma) and leukoreducing.
As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members - show up for every shift and give 100% while you're there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Pay Information: $19.50/hr
Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 7am to 3:30 pm
Paid training will take place on our day shift; Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm for approximately 4 weeks. (During this time we cannot grant any time off.)
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
  • Meet the quality and quantity production goals, while prioritizing workload expectations and maintaining accurate documentation
  • Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and distribution process.
  • Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management.
  • Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time.
  • Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freeze, wash, or deglycerolizing of blood products, and pathogen reduction.
  • Communicate effectively with internal customers, vendors, and volunteers.
  • May require flexibility to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our hospitals

Scope: Full knowledge of job. Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of general aspects of the job. Contacts are typically across Red Cross departments and occasionally outside of organization.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
  • High School or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.
  • Good computer skills, ability to use a wide variety of programs and laboratory equipment, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.
  • Good communication skills, with the ability to work on a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
  • Medical, Dental Vision plans
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
  • Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
  • 401K with 6% match
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
  • Service Awards and recognition

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to
make your career a force for good!
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​The American Red Cross is part of the world's largest volunteer network found in 187 countries.

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