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How much do blood component technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for blood component 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 is a blood component technician?

A Blood Component Technician is responsible for processing, testing, and preparing blood components, such as plasma and platelets, for medical use. They follow strict safety and quality control protocols to ensure blood products meet regulatory standards. Their duties may include centrifugation, labeling, storage, and record-keeping. Blood Component Technicians typically work in blood banks, hospitals, or laboratories, supporting life-saving transfusion procedures. Attention to detail, adherence to safety guidelines, and knowledge of medical equipment are essential for this role.

What does a blood component technician do?

A typical day for a Blood Component Technician involves receiving and processing whole blood, operating specialized equipment to separate components, labeling and storing blood products, and performing quality control checks to ensure product safety. You will routinely follow strict protocols and work collaboratively with other laboratory staff, nurses, and sometimes blood donors. While much of the work is behind the scenes, it is vital to the hospital or blood center's ability to serve patients in need. Attention to detail and consistency are important, as small errors can impact the safety and usability of blood components. The environment is often fast-paced, requiring technicians to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing needs throughout their shift.

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

To excel as a Blood Component Technician, a solid understanding of laboratory procedures, attention to detail, and an associate degree or certification in a related field are typically required. Familiarity with blood separation equipment, aseptic techniques, and quality control systems such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is essential. Strong organizational skills, teamwork, and effective communication help technicians manage workflow and ensure safety standards. These attributes are critical for accurately processing blood products and maintaining the highest standards of patient care and laboratory compliance.

How to become a blood component technician?

To become a blood component technician, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and complete specialized training in blood banking or laboratory procedures. Certification from organizations such as the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is often preferred and may be required by employers. Skills in handling blood products, attention to detail, and knowledge of safety protocols are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Blood Component Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,159 per year, or $22.7 per hour.

Component Technician - FT - Entry-Level Lab

LifeServe Blood Center

Johnston, IA • On-site

$18.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

LifeServe Blood Center rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

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Job description

Your Blood. Your Hospital. Your Neighbors.
There's no better way to support your local community than by working at LifeServe Blood Center, an organization driven by the mission to save lives locally. We're all familiar with blood: it's red, it's essential to life, and we all have it. Less commonly known are the many roles that blood plays and its many parts. Each donation can impact up to three lives, but not in its whole blood state. This is where YOU come in! We're looking for a full-time Component Technician to join our amazing team of LifeServers.
As a Component Technician, you will work in our lab manufacturing whole blood donations into transfusable components (red cells, platelets, and plasma), playing a central role in the lifesaving process for patients in our communities. The manufacturing process involves the use of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and equipment, such as centrifuges. Component Technicians are also heavily involved in instrument quality control and maintenance.
Shift:
  • Full-Time
  • Monday-Friday
  • Hours from 2:30pm - 10:00pm

Compensation:
  • Starting at $18.75/hr
  • Night shift differential of $4.00/hr when working 6pm - 6am
  • Weekend shift differential of $2.00/hr

Our type:
You have a strong attention-to-detail. You navigate fluctuating demands like a pro by way of your excellent communication skills. Your superior ability to multitask is due to your fierce organization skills and your uncanny ability to prioritize a list of tasks. You really want to work in a laboratory setting and love the idea of manufacturing a lifesaving product. You thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
Key responsibilities:
  • Process blood components according to established policy and SOP.
  • Perform review of component manufacturing and equipment related documentation and release of quality control results.
  • Perform calibration and maintenance tasks.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and document problems that may influence the quality or completion of blood manufacturing.
  • Assist with validation of new equipment and manufacturing processes.
  • Perform data entry and navigation within multiple computer programs.

Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Associate's degree or higher preferred.
  • The ability to multitask and set priorities is essential.
  • This position requires use of knowledge and judgement to ensure accuracy of tasks related to quality.
  • Proficiency with computers is a must; experience with MS Office is preferred.

Working conditions:
  • Repetitive tasks and repetitive motions during long periods of standing will occur over the course of the work shift.
  • This position requires work in a variety of environments. The bulk of the work will occur in ambient room temperatures with limited time working in refrigeration or freezing temperatures. Handling of refrigerated and frozen products will occur on a daily basis.
  • Work will occur in areas with ambient noise from equipment and alarms.
  • Holiday work shifts are dependent on the business needs of the department. Team members may work a holiday dependent upon business needs.

Physical Requirements:
  • Twist/turn
  • Stoop/bend
  • Squat
  • Balance
  • Reach/work above shoulders
  • Use hands/wrists to include fine/simple/gross motor skills and machinery usage
  • Forearm rotations
  • Lift/carry 26-50 lbs.

Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment, post-offer drug testing and background checks.
LifeServe Blood Center is fully committed to equal employment opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at careers@lifeservebloodcenter.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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