Entry-Level Plasma Center Technician

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; 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 hiring at our Baltimore donation centers to perform plasmapheresis, plasma processing, and donor support. You’ll ensure regulatory compliance, maintain a safe and clean work environment, and provide excellent donor service.

The role involves coordinating with teams to manage equipment, perform routine quality checks, and handle biohazardous waste in a fast-paced setting. Strong English, basic computer skills, and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Three (3) months’ experience in clerical or customer service position preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to read, follow, and interpret regulations, instructions, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation complies with state and federal regulations (FDA SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP) to maintain high production standards.
• Maintain high level of customer service and positive donor experience.
• Keep work area clean and stocked to meet production demands.
• Tend to donor center equipment per SOPs and manufacturer instructions.
• Monitor donor safety, comfort, and plasma product quality.
• Maintain donor confidentiality and complete accurate records.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms and perform daily/monthly QCs on equipment.
• Clean spills of blood/plasma and dispose of biohazardous waste properly.
• Ensure donor eligibility per SOPs and perform finger stick for Microhematocrit and Total Protein.
• Set up and prepare equipment for venipuncture and plasmapheresis, disconnect donor after procedure.
• Monitor safety and product quality during plasmapheresis and document anomalies.
• Store and process plasma products per SOPs and regulations; prepare shipments.
• Monitor temperatures and report equipment issues; record variance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Computer Knowledge

Strong Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

None

Job description

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is hiring at our Baltimore donation centers to perform plasmapheresis, plasma processing, and donor support. You’ll ensure regulatory compliance, maintain a safe and clean work environment, and provide excellent donor service.

The role involves coordinating with teams to manage equipment, perform routine quality checks, and handle biohazardous waste in a fast-paced setting. Strong English, basic computer skills, and reliability are essential.