Donor Center Technician III

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Formal training

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Wellness program

Paid time off

Personal time

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a Donor Center Technician I to support plasma collection, processing, and quality control in a fast-growing organization. You will ensure regulatory compliance, maintain donor safety, and uphold excellent donor experiences.

You will receive formal training, work with plasmapheresis equipment, and participate in ongoing improvements. This on-site role offers a path for professional development within a patient-focused blood product company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three months’ experience in clerical or customer service preferred.
• State requirements may require specific certification or licensing.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
• Ability to speak, read, write English.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to read, follow, and interpret regulations, instructions and manuals.
• Ability to understand verbal instructions.
• Ability to read numbers on screening equipment and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation is compliant with state and federal regulations to maintain high production standards.
• Maintain donor center cleanliness and stock supplies to meet production demands.
• Monitor donor conditions to ensure donor safety and product quality.
• Operate plasmapheresis machines and respond to alarms and adverse events.
• Perform finger stick for Microhematocrit and Total Protein determinations.
• Mentor Donor Center Technician I and assist training efforts.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance on center performance and CAPA implementations.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Reading & math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

State certification/licensing (as required)

Job description

your ability to help donors and patients,

and your access to professional opportunities?

We’re growing fast.

There are so many ways Octapharma Plasma can enhance your life and your career. Our strong growth is creating great learning and career development opportunities throughout our company, and especially our donation centers. Because you’re someone who loves to learn, enjoys people, and has a real heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a:

This is What You’ll Do:

• Ensures total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approved
  Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production
  standards and ensure facility compliance.
• Maintains high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line company values
  and culture.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment. Stocks and
  maintains an orderly work area with sufficient supplies to meet production demands.
• Maintains Donor Center equipment based on Standard Operating Procedures and applicable
  manufacturer instructions.
• Monitors donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality
  of plasma product.
• Maintains Donor confidentiality based on company policy.
• Maintains complete and accurate record keeping per company’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Cleans any blood or plasma spills and performs proper procedure for disposition of biohazardous
  waste.
• Responsible for mentoring Donor Center Technician I and may be assigned to drive training
  efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance and may be assigned as a Designated Trainer.
  Partners with Quality Assurance on overall center performance (favorable performance
  observations, CAPA implementations and continuous improvement initiatives).
• Responsible for troubleshooting machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs both routinely (defined
  as daily/monthly) as well as periodic (defined as quarterly/annually) on equipment.
• Assists with storage room organization and performs assigned tasks following the First In, First
  Out (FIFO) method.
• Performs other job-related tasks, as assigned.
  
• Ensures that donor meets eligibility criteria based on Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs finger stick for Microhematocrit and Total Protein determination.

Plasma Collection:

• Sets up and prepares all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and
  plasmapheresis procedures per standard operating procedures.
• Disconnects donor after plasmapheresis process is completed per standard operating procedure.
• Maintains proper ratio to ensure donor safety and quality of product.
• Operates the automated plasmapheresis machines including response and evaluation of all
  machine alarms and alerts, responds to donor adverse events, and documents exceptions.

Product Processing:

• Prompt and sterile collection and storage of plasma product and samples per Standard Operating
  Procedures.
• Handles tested and untested product, as well as product with unsuitable test results.
• Properly organize samples and product in a walk-in storage freezer per Standard Operating
  Procedures.
• Prepares product and samples for shipments, per Standard Operating Procedures and federal
  transportation regulations.
• Monitors freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately inform appropriate personnel if
  equipment is not functioning properly. Record variance if applicable.

This is What It Takes:

• Employee must have all initial training completed, including QA-Backup and/or NexSys Technician.High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Three (3) months’ experience in clerical or customer service position preferred.
• Specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
• Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to read, follow, and interpret regulations, instructions and manuals required.
• Ability to understand verbal instruction required.
• Ability to read numbers on screening equipment and perform basic mathematical calculations
  required.

Scheduling:

• Must be able to work day and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts on a
  frequent basis.
• Attendance and punctuality required.

The expected base pay for this position is $20.61 - $27.47 - $34.34. Please note this wage range reflects what Octapharma Plasma expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base pay for a successful candidate within this range is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors.

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands‑on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Paid time off
• Personal time

More About Octapharma Plasma Inc.

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life‑saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

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