Biolife - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

BioLife Plasma; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time

Paid holidays

Well-being benefits

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Janesville, WI is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to assist the Plasma Center Manager and Center Physician in ensuring donor safety and regulatory compliance.

You will perform donor eligibility assessments, manage adverse events, review laboratory results, and support vaccination programs for staff, all within a busy donation center environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from a recognized program.
• LPN or LVN license in the state of assignment.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State licensure in basic IV therapy.
• FDA-approved BioLife Medical Support Specialists training.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility via consent, medical history interview, physical exam, and test review.
• Manage donor adverse events and initiate medical emergency protocols.
• Review lab results and notify donors of unsuitable outcomes.
• Refer medical issues to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as needed.
• Support vaccination programs for staff (Hepatitis B, Seasonal Flu).
• Coordinate occupational health/ER pathways for incidents and evaluations.
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

Skills

Donor safety

Medical screening

Emergency response

Communication

Education

LPN or LVN license

CPR certification

AED certification

IV therapy licensure

FDA-approved BioLife training

Job description

About the Role

As a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) you will report to the Plasma Center Manager and work under the guidance of the Center Physician for medical issues. You will support the day‑to‑day operations of a plasma donation center, ensuring donor safety and adherence to industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including consenting, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Manage donor adverse events, evaluate donor reactions per SOPs, and initiate appropriate medical emergencies protocols.
• Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable test outcomes.
• Refer medical or technical issues to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as needed.
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for staff.
• Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluation via occupational health/ER pathways.
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations of local pandemic threats.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduate‑equivalent from a recognized nursing program with state licensing requirements.
• Licensed or certified in the state of assignment: LPN or LVN.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State licensure in basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialists.
• Two (2) years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Benefits

The position offers an hourly wage range of $24.32 – $33.44, with potential short‑term incentives for U.S. based employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, holidays, and well‑being benefits. Employees accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation and 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.

Location & Employment Type

Janesville, WI, USA. Full‑time, non‑exempt employee.

EEO Statement

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