Entry Level Phlebotomist

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off including sick leave and vacation

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. is seeking a part-time employee for a role based in Milwaukee, WI. The position involves providing donor screening and phlebotomy support for plasma center operations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in customer-facing roles. The job offers flexibility with shifts, including evenings and weekends, aimed to accommodate personal commitments while maintaining reliability.

Qualifications

• Prolonged glove wear due to exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Walking and standing for entire work shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform donor screening and phlebotomy.
• Ensure safety of donors and team.
• Record donor vital signs and coordinate compensation.

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to lift 32 lbs

Fine motor coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

BioLife offers a truly part‑time role, with most shifts lasting 4–6 hours per day, 3 or more days per week. This role is designed to provide flexibility for those balancing commitments.

• We confirm availability, shift days, and times early in the interview process.
• Team members are informed in advance of any schedule changes.
• Reliability during scheduled hours is greatly valued.
• Roles are flexible for understanding and flexibility on both sides.

Responsibilities

Report to the Plasma Center Manager and perform donor screening and phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.

• Answer phones, greet donors, and ensure safety of donors and team.
• Screen new and repeat donors and record donor vital signs and finger stick results.
• Use the Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
• Identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using company approved procedures.
• Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, 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 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.
• One or more years minimum experience working in a customer or patient facing role is helpful.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: USA – WI – Milwaukee

U.S. starting hourly wage: $17.00

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 and may participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with 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.

Benefits Overview

BioLife offers a comprehensive benefits program including retirement benefits, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance and more, in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

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.

Locations

USA – WI – Milwaukee

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Time Type

Part time

Job Exempt

No