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Temporary/Full-time Milk Processing Lab Technician

San Jose, CA · On-site

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At Mothers' Milk Bank California, every bottle of donor human milk has the power to improve--and even save--the life of a premature or medically fragile infant. As a Milk Processing Technician , you ...

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Human Milk and Formula Technician

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

$19.12 - $27.17/hr

Collaborates with Lactation Services to inventory and procure donor human milk from the Human Milk Bank. 12. Collaborates with Genetics Services in the recipe development and preparation of metabolic ...

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How much do human milk bank jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for human milk bank in the United States is $44,245.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $48,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a human milk bank?

A Human Milk Bank is an organization that collects, screens, processes, and distributes donated human breast milk to infants in need, particularly premature or sick newborns whose mothers may not be able to provide enough milk. The milk is carefully tested and pasteurized to ensure it is safe for consumption. Human Milk Banks play a crucial role in supporting infant health by providing life-saving nutrition, especially in neonatal intensive care units.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a human milk bank coordinator?

To thrive as a Human Milk Bank Coordinator, you need knowledge of health sciences, sterile processing, and regulatory standards, often supported by a degree in nursing or a related field. Familiarity with donor screening protocols, pasteurization equipment, tracking databases, and relevant certifications like ServSafe or lactation consulting are typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, empathy, and effective communication are crucial for maintaining safety and supporting donors and recipients. These skills and qualifications ensure the safe, ethical, and efficient distribution of human milk to vulnerable infants.

What are typical challenges faced by staff working in a human milk bank, and how can they be addressed?

Staff in a human milk bank often face challenges such as ensuring rigorous screening and handling protocols to maintain safety and quality, managing fluctuating donor milk supplies, and coordinating with healthcare providers to meet the needs of vulnerable infants. Effective communication, ongoing training, and strict adherence to regulatory guidelines are essential for overcoming these challenges. Additionally, staff benefit from strong teamwork and support systems to manage the emotional aspects of working with families in neonatal care.

What is the difference between Human Milk Bank vs Lactation Consultant?

AspectHuman Milk BankLactation Consultant
Required CredentialsTraining in milk handling, hygiene, and safety protocolsCertified lactation consultant certification (e.g., IBCLC)
Work EnvironmentMilk bank facilities, hospitals, or clinicsHospitals, clinics, or private practice settings
Employer & IndustryHealthcare, neonatal units, maternal health organizationsHealthcare, maternal health, breastfeeding support services
Common Search & ComparisonFocus on milk collection, processing, and distributionFocus on breastfeeding support and education

While both roles support maternal and infant health, a Human Milk Bank primarily handles the collection, processing, and distribution of donor milk, requiring specialized training in milk safety. A Lactation Consultant provides breastfeeding guidance and support, often holding certification like IBCLC. They work in different environments but both are vital in maternal and neonatal care.

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Infographic showing various Human Milk Bank job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 20% As Needed, 60% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,245 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Milk Bank Technician (Per Diem)

Texas Children's Hospital

Conroe, TX • On-site

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Texas Children's Hospital rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 177 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

86th of 1,064 rated hospitals

Job description

We are searching for a per diem Milk Bank Technician-- someone to store, prepare and deliver a mother's breast milk and/or pasteurized donor human milk to hospitalized infants. To provide assistance to mothers of hospitalized infants expressing milk for their infants in a manner appropriate and as necessary.

Think you've got what it takes?

  • Knowledge of milk collection, storage, preparation, measurement, and sanitary techniques
     

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school graduate, GED, or equivalent
  • 6 months healthcare-related work experience
     

** an Associate's Degree or a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a Healthcare related field can substitute for 6 months experience**

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 year nutrition or breastfeeding education experience
  • any knowledge or experience of Milk Preparation room or Milk Lab


Responsibilities:

  • Accurately weighs, measures, and prepares mother's own and/or pasteurized donor human milk for infant feeding per physician's orders
  • Uses sanitary techniques according to established procedures to prepare and store mother's own/pasteurized donor human milk for infant feeding
  • Documents and delivers properly labeled human milk feedings to appropriate patient care area
  • Maintain inventory log of mother's own milk storage volume
  • Communicates with parents delivering milk to the Milk Bank regarding status of mother's milk inventory and to ensure quality standards for transportation and storage of mother's milk.
  • Communicates with co-workers' status of mother's milk inventory and location where milk is stored
  • Accurately documents the number of syringes/bottles, milk volumes and additives (when applicable) of human milk preparation on the daily Milk Bank Record
  • Provides active membership in hospital work teams/committees that require Milk Bank participation
  • Participates in the review/update of Milk Bank policies, procedures and workflows and provides feedback to departmental leadership
  • Participates in quality improvement activities per department and institutional programs
  • Coordinates Milk Bank technician schedule and assignments; adjusts workload of team as needed


"As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. "

Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands is north Houston's first true, free-standing pediatric hospital designed, equipped and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than 25 areas of specialty care for children and adolescents. Hospital facilities include 24 emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms and acute care beds, as well as a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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