Entry Level Phlebotomist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Kokomo, Indiana, is looking for a part-time plasma donor screener. You'll collect high-quality plasma and ensure donor safety while performing tasks related to customer service and phlebotomy.

The role requires a high school diploma, willingness to work various shifts, and a commitment to quality service. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk and stand for entire shift.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Fine motor coordination and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet donors while ensuring safety.
• Screen donors and record vital signs.
• Coordinate donor compensation and maintain records.

Skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy

Record maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This role is truly part-time, with most shifts lasting 4 to 6 hours per day, 3 or more days per week. We will confirm your availability, shift days and times early in the interview process and inform you in advance of any schedule changes. Our patients depend on the plasma we collect, so your reliability during scheduled hours is greatly valued.

About the role

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

How you will contribute

• Answer phones, greet and focus on donors, ensuring the safety of donors and the team.
• Screen new and repeat donors and take and record donor vital signs and finger stick results.
• Use Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, coordinate donor compensation.
• Help identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes.
• Work variety of shifts, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays.

Qualifications required

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

Location and Compensation

USA - IN - Kokomo

U.S. Starting Hourly Wage: $16.00 per hour.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) plan, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits.

U.S. based employees eligible for up to 80 hours of sick time annually, new hires accrue up to 120 hours of vacation.

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.