Entry Level Phlebotomist

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation time

Paid volunteer time off

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. is seeking part-time team members in Belton, MO. The role includes customer service and phlebotomy support to collect high-quality plasma. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma and experience in patient-facing roles. Flexibility is essential as shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Offers include competitive pay and benefits such as medical insurance and paid vacation time.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
• Experience working in a customer or patient-facing role is helpful.
• Ability to lift up to 32 lbs. occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet and focus on donors while ensuring safety.
• Screen new and repeat donors, recording vital signs and results.
• Prepare donor charts and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

At BioLife, we know that flexibility matters—especially for those balancing multiple commitments. That's why we're dedicated to creating meaningful part‑time opportunities for our team.

This role is truly part‑time, with most shifts lasting between 4 to 6 hours a day, 3+ days per week—designed to fit your life.

• We’ll confirm your availability and shift days and times early in the interview process. And, because we value open communication, you’ll always be informed about any schedule changes in advance.
• Our patients depend on the plasma we collect, so your reliability during your scheduled hours is greatly valued. However, our part‑time roles are designed with the understanding that flexibility on both sides is key.

Whether you’re looking for extra income, a way to gain valuable experience, or a schedule that fits your busy life—BioLife welcomes part‑time team members just like you! Start strong with our paid, interactive training program!

Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.

About the Role

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high‑quality plasma you collect will become life‑changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a plasma donor screener and perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.

Responsibilities

• You will answer phones, greet and focus on our donors, while ensuring the safety of donors and our team.
• You will screen new and repeat donors and take and record donor vital signs and finger stick results.
• You will use our Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
• You will help identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using company approved procedures.
• You will be there for our donors, which includes working a variety of shifts, Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
• Will work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees.
• Ability to lift up to 5 lbs., and occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs. and rarely 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
• Because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.
• 1 or more years minimum experience working in a customer or patient‑facing role is helpful.

Compensation and Benefits

U.S. Starting Hourly Wage: $16.00. The starting hourly wage reflects the actual starting rate for this position. 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.

Location

USA - MO - Belton

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.