Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

**WE WILL TRAIN YOU IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE JOB** Interested in joining the Medical Field and making a difference for the medical community? We could be a match!

Continental is looking for a Blood Product Processor & Packer in our Miami location. You'll be responsible for processing blood units drawn and preparing blood components for shipment on a daily basis. This position is within our manufacturing area; this means the staff is expected to work consistently and quickly, following the same process each time a task is performed. We are looking for someone who works well with our small fast-paced team, has an eye for detail when reading and writing, and is seeking a full-time position. This is a position requires standing and moving for extended periods of time.

Continental has been in business for over 53 years and is a private for-profit blood banking company. We service pharmaceutical and research companies all over the world, and our product is used for research and diagnostic testing materials. With two centers, one in Fort Lauderdale and one in Miami, we provide our blood donors with quality customer services.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Handling the blood units that come from the donor room after donation.
• Properly reading, labeling and assigning units and samples in a timely, efficient manner.
• Labeling and processing of bags being prepped for phlebotomy.
• Processing and packing blood components, and preparing for shipment to customers.
• Checking prepared shipments to be fully accurate to customer specifications.
• Other duties, as assigned. Expect to sit for long periods of time, stand for long periods of time and change positions frequently.

Ideal Candidates Meet the Following Requirements:

• Has worked in a manufacturing and/or laboratory accessioning facility before
• Has prior experience in the medical field
• Must have highly proficient reading and writing skills
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus

What You Can Expect from Us:

• You’ll Be Treated Fairly-- We are a family-owned and operated company, and we consider each of our employees as part of our larger family. We operate and make our decisions based on merit, qualifications and performance.
• You’ll Be Challenged-- We hold very specialized and several regulatory licenses, which means our work environment is constantly evolving as agencies continue to update and improve their standards.
• You'll have Phenomenal Hours-- We will not ask you to operate outside of our standard working hours, which are roughly 7:30am - 5:00pm. On Fridays, our working hours are roughly 7:30am-3:00pm. You will not be asked to work weekends, nights, or to be on call on any regular basis.
• You’ll Be Provided with Benefits-- After a probationary period, you have the option to partake in the health insurance plans we provide. You also will have the option to start a 401k, all expenses of setting up the account covered by us.

What We Expect From You:

• Communication - We feel this is the most important aspect of any job. You must be in communication with your supervisor, and make sure they are familiar and in agreement with your everyday tasks.
• Timeliness - Everything we do--from shipping out specialty products to scheduling specific donors--is on a schedule. While we are very flexible in terms of time off and scheduling, we operate on the assumption that our employees will be timely, and if necessary, gives plenty of notice of their future absence.
• Team Work - Our operations, testing and systems are complex and multifaceted, so we expect you to work well with our current team members--from those in the lab to those in administration--to ensure we work most cohesively.
• Flexibility - We have two centers: our home office in Miami, and a second in Fort Lauderdale. We expect that if necessary, you are willing to work at either location, in the case of an emergency. Your gas and time would be compensated for a short period, if we ask that you work in a station that is not your home station. We also expect that you’ll be willing to jump in anywhere in the office where we might need you.
• Willingness to Learn - While we expect you’ll come in with a variety of basic skills, we ask that you come also knowing you’ll learn a lot here. 

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary within the field. Final determination will depend on experience level and qualifications.
• Profit Sharing & 401k after 1-Full Year of Service - Fully funded and invested. All administrative and investment fees are paid for by Continental.
• Health Insurance - A majority of the insurance fees is paid for by Continental. This includes gap, vision and dental insurance. We can talk to you about what kind of plan will work for you.

About Continental Services Group Inc.

We are an FDA-licensed company that has been in business for over 55 years. We provide blood components and other biological raw materials to our customers, who use the material for the further manufacturing of in-vitro diagnostic products. The vast majority of the product we sell is used for manufacturing test kits and controls, which are used in hospitals around the world. Holding some of the industry's most specialized certifications, we draw the blood and other raw material from a wide base of donors, a majority of which repeatedly and consistently visits every 56 days. This repeat-donor base allows us to provide extensively tested and unique products to the pharmaceutical industry.

Continental has been an FDA licensed facility since 1971, holding multiple city, state and federal licenses. Our laboratory is CLIA certified since 1971, and our facilities have been ISO 9001 certified since 2003. Continental Services Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a smoke and drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of drug and background checks.

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