Biolife Registered Nurse (RN)

BioLife Plasma Services; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 45,460 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Humble, TX is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to ensure donor safety, manage adverse events, review laboratory test results, and provide center‑level EHS support in compliance with plasma collection regulations.

You will work as part of a clinical team; must hold an RN, NP, or PA license in the state, valid CPR/AED, an approved IV therapy credential, and at least two years of hospital or clinic experience; training is provided.

Qualifications

• State-licensed RN/NP/PA in the assignment state.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State-approved IV therapy credential.
• FDA-approved BioLife Medical Support Specialist training completed.
• At least two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of SPE.
• Manage donor adverse events and review laboratory test results.
• Evaluate donor reactions according to SOPs and handle medical emergencies.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluation required by occupational health/ER.

Skills

RN license

Nurse Practitioner

CPR/AED

Education

High school diploma

Nursing program completion

Tools

IV therapy credential

Job description

Job Description

As a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) at BioLife Plasma Services, you will support plasma center operations by ensuring donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and providing center‑level environmental, health and safety (EHS) support in compliance with plasma collection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Manage donor adverse events and review laboratory test results, notifying donors of unsuitable results.
• Evaluate donor reactions according to SOPs and handle medical emergencies, including development of standing orders and transporting donors to emergency care.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluation required by occupational health/ER following EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations of pandemic threats.
• Operate in compliance with regulations governing plasma collection or manufacturing environments.
• Follow guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provide center‑level EHS support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, including completion of a recognized nursing program.
• Licensed or certified in the state of assignment as a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State‑approved basic IV therapy credential.
• Successful completion of FDA‑approved BioLife Medical Support Specialist training.
• At least two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Benefits & Compensation

Location: USA – TX – Humble

Hourly wage range: $33.44 – $45.98 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience. U.S. employees may also receive short‑term incentives, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, holidays, well‑being benefits, sick leave (up to 80 hours annually) and paid vacation (up to 120 hours upon hire).

EEO Statement

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