Processing Technician

• Technician – Processing team
• Permanent Full-Time opportunity - 38.00 hours per week
• Located at Perth Processing Centre, Western Australia
• Salary starting from $33.94 per hour + Penalties (if applicable) + Super + Salary Packaging and more

Discover life-giving possibilities

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

Our Perth Processing Centre is seeking a Processing Technician to aid in the sufficient and safe provision of blood, plasma and biological products.

You’ll achieve this through teamwork, collaboration and an uncompromising focus on safety, quality and customer service, taking pride in delivering the right products, to the right places, at the right time.

 A day as a Processing Technician could see you:

• 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

Sound interesting? Here’s what we are looking for:

• 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 would be advantageous but not essential

Our laboratory in Perth operates within different working hours, including public holidays and there is an operational requirement to work varied shifts on a rotating roster between Monday to Sunday -6:00 AM to 11:00PM

Benefits and Wellbeing

We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.

In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:

• 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 fantastic corporate benefit
• Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms & pools all over Australia
• Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24/7 and confidential health, safety and wellbeing support
• Plus, many more!

Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW! 

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Rashmi Malhotra via rmalhotra@redcrossblood.org.au. 

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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.