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How much do blood component technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 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 September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% 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.

Blood Component Manufacturing Technician

Henrietta, NY • On-site

American Red Cross
Non-Profits • 10K+ employees
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$18 - $19.79/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manufacture blood products and samples by processing units received from donors, including scanning, component separation, and leukoreduction.

  • Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing, freezing, washing, deglycerolizing blood products, and pathogen reduction.

  • Maintain accurate documentation, manage inventory, and operate computer programs related to component production, labeling, storage, and sample management.

American Red Cross rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 286 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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:
Job Description
WHY CHOOSE US?
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.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
What You Need to Know:
In this role, you will be manufacturing blood products and samples. You will be processing 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
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

Standard Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay Information: $18-$19.79, plus applicable shift differential for working late nights, overnights, and on the weekends.
Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • 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.
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 type of job and tenure
  • Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
  • 401K with up to 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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Company size

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Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

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