Entry Level Plasma Center Technician

USA - 3387 BioLife Plasma Services, LP; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

BioLife in West Springfield, MA is seeking a part-time plasma donor screener and phlebotomist to support center operations. Shifts are typically 4 to 6 hours, 3 or more days per week, with scheduling confirmed during interviews.

You will greet donors, perform screenings, record vital signs, and help maintain donor charts in our Donor Information System. The role emphasizes reliability, customer service, and flexibility, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk and stand for the full shift.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and perform occasional lifting.
• Past experience in customer or patient-facing roles is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet donors, and ensure donor safety.
• Screen donors and record vital signs and finger sticks.
• Maintain donor charts and records in the information system.
• Support center operations and suggest process improvements.
• Work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Lifting 50 lbs

Bloodborne pathogen awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Donor Information System

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 4 to 6 hours per day, 3 or more days per week—designed to fit your life. We will confirm availability, along with shift days and times, early in the interview process. Team members will be informed in advance of any schedule changes. Our patients depend on the plasma we collect, so reliability during scheduled hours is greatly valued. At the same time, these part‑time roles are designed with the understanding that flexibility on both sides is important. Whether someone is looking for extra income, valuable experience, or a schedule that fits a busy life—BioLife welcomes part‑time team members just like you.

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.

How you will contribute:

• You will answer phones, and 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.

What you bring to Takeda:

• 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
• 1 or more years minimum experience working in a customer or patient facing role is helpful

What Takeda can offer you:

Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include retirement benefits, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance and more, all in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life‑changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: USA - MA - West Springfield U.S. Starting Hourly Wage: $18.00 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.

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

Location: USA - MA - West Springfield Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Part time Job Exempt No It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.