Advanced Plasma Technician

BioLife Plasma; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer Time Off

Company Holidays

Well-being Benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in West Des Moines, IA, is hiring for a role focused on donor screening, blood collection, and processing within a regulated plasma donation center. You will perform venipuncture, operate plasmapheresis equipment, monitor donor safety, and maintain accurate records.

Training and cross-functional support are included. The position emphasizes adherence to SOPs, quality standards, and exceptional donor service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a regulated environment is a plus.
• Essential: ability to read and follow SOPs and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Screen donors and collect samples according to SOPs.
• Perform venipuncture and program plasmapheresis equipment.
• Monitor donor during donation and manage potential reactions.
• Take donor measurements and record data in the system.
• Provide training support to center staff and management.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical History

Sample Processing

Customer Service

SOP Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Plasmapheresis Machine

Job description

Job Description

Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.
About BioLife Plasma Services
Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.
BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE
Responsible for all job duties associated with the screening, processing, and sample collection for new and repeat donors, as well as providing training to staff. Fully trained in all Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample Processing job skills.
All listed duties must comply with federal, state, local and company-specific regulations related to quality of product, employee and donor safety and to the proper performance of day-to-day activities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Committed to meet customer service expectations (10%)
Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
Answer phones within reasonable timeframe.
Maintain orderly filing system, purging records as needed.
Perform all core and elective duties in the area of Phlebotomy (including, but not limited to): (40%)
Perform venipuncture of donors and programming of plasmapheresis machine.
Monitor donors during donation process and manage donor reactions.
Troubleshoot venipuncture issues and respond to plasmapheresis machine alarms.
Perform all core and elective duties in the area of Medical History (including, but not limited to): (25%)
Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor questionnaire system.
Perform finger stick, test sample, and record other donor measures to include hematocrit, total protein and weight.
Perform all core and elective duties in the area of Sample Processing (including, but not limited to): (15%)
Prepare units for frozen storage.
Collect and store samples from plasma units for testing.
Organize plasma boxes/documents for scheduled shipments and assist in loading shipments.
Provide training assistance in support of center management and supervisory team (10%)
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
Supports the center management team in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiating changes to center processes as needed, through use of company approved procedures (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen).
Maintain general cleanliness of work area and assist other work areas as needed to ensure a clean and professional environment.
Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records.
Good verbal communication and customer service skills.
Demonstrated technical competence
Leadership
Integrity
Fairness
Honesty
Perseverance
Putting the patient at the center
Building trust with society
Reinforcing our reputation
Developing the business
Decision-making and Autonomy
Refers to Center Manager for guidance on complex, medium-impact or above decisions (internal)
Refers to management team for escalated donor/employee concerns (internal)
Interaction
Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to donors (external) and fellow employees (internal)
Attend staff meetings and other team meetings as required.
Ability to multi-task and work as a team player.
Attention to detail and ability to work independently
Innovation
Coordinates will all other center roles to effectively problem solve, ensure safety of staff and donors, and provide an exceptional customer experience.
Complexity
Production environment requiring the ability to walk and stand for the entire work shift.
Requires frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knee.
Requires frequent lifting up to 32 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
Must have fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment sounds from a distance.
Due to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require pro-longed glove wear
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Essential: High School Diploma or equivalent required
Desired: Experience in a laboratory, hospital, or other regulated environment is a plus
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FLSA Classification (US) - Non-Exempt
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. W e are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - IA - West Des Moines

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$19.00 - $26.13

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - IA - West Des Moines

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt No