Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Location: Perth Processing Centre, Western Australia
Position: Processing Technician
Type: Permanent Full-Time
Hours: 38 hours per week, varied shifts across a rotating roster (Monday to Sunday 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
Remuneration: Starting from $36.74 per hour plus penalties, super, salary packaging and more.
About the Role
The Perth Processing Centre is seeking a Processing Technician to aid in the sufficient and safe provision of blood, plasma, and other biological products. The role requires teamwork, collaboration and an uncompromising focus on safety, quality and customer service.
Responsibilities
* Unpack shippers and log data into Lifeblood systems.
* Process and separate blood components.
* Separate and store red cells.
* Freeze and store plasma components.
* Load and unload the rapid plasma freezer.
* Participate in standard equipment set‐up, maintenance and cleaning with training, supervision and support.
* Maintain a high level of commitment to quality systems, quality control measures and application.
* Work varied shifts on a rotating roster, including public holidays.
Qualifications
* Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend and twist to operate different platforms.
* Experience working to standard operating procedures in a regulated production environment.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style.
* Experience in a scientific laboratory is advantageous but not essential.
Benefits and Wellbeing
We are an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia's menopause‐friendly organisations.
* Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
* 14 weeks paid parental leave – no waiting period for either parent.
* Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
* Discounted private health cover with a fantastic corporate benefit.
* Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms and pools all over Australia.
* Employee Assistance Program – free, 24/7 and confidential health, safety and wellbeing support.
* Plus, many more benefits.
For adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Rashmi Malhotra at rmalhotra@redcrossblood.org.au.
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