Apheresis Specialist – Donor Care & Research Support

Versiti Blood Research Institute; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching 7%

Voluntary programs

Discount programs

Job summary

Versiti Blood Research Institute seeks an Apheresis/Donor Collection Specialist to perform donor collection procedures and manage associated administrative tasks under IRB protocols. You will recruit, consent, and qualify donors, process specimens, and enter data while maintaining strict records and quality standards.

The role involves coordinating donor appointments, monitoring donor safety, and assisting with research study activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Training in blood banking, phlebotomy, EMT, LPN, apheresis tech, dialysis tech, RN student with clinical in phlebotomy, or MT is required.
• Experience in blood banking or phlebotomy is preferred.
• Advanced degrees in health sciences are preferred but not required.
• CPR certification and related licenses may be required depending on role.
• Candidate must be able to handle detailed documentation and data entry accurately.
• Flexibility to work variable schedules based on donor flow is important.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and apheresis while monitoring donors during collection.
• Screen, consent, and assess donors; complete collection paperwork.
• Maintain donor records and enter data into systems daily.
• Coordinate donor scheduling and manage Outlook calendar for appointments.
• Ensure product integrity and proper donor identification throughout process.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and quality assurance tasks as needed.
• Support study coordination and data management for research projects.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Equivalent education

Blood banking/phlebotomy/EMT/LPN/apheresis training

Associate's degree in health sciences (LPN/MT) preferred

Bachelor's degree in health sciences (LPN/MT) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

BECS system

Lab data entry

Job description

Versiti Blood Research Institute seeks an Apheresis/Donor Collection Specialist to perform donor collection procedures and manage associated administrative tasks under IRB protocols. You will recruit, consent, and qualify donors, process specimens, and enter data while maintaining strict records and quality standards.

The role involves coordinating donor appointments, monitoring donor safety, and assisting with research study activities.