Paramedic

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,266 - 48,491; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time off

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. seeks a Medical Support Specialist in Milwaukee, WI, to support plasma donation operations. This role requires a high school diploma, state EMT certification, and CPR credentials, alongside two years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include determining donor eligibility, managing medical emergencies, and supporting vaccination programs. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $25.60 – $35.20, alongside comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or certified in the state for EMT-Paramedic.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience required.
• Fulfill state IV therapy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility for plasma donation.
• Manage donor adverse events and medical emergencies.
• Support Hepatitis B and flu vaccination programs.

Skills

Clinical experience

Management of donor adverse events

Knowledge of plasma collection regulations

CPR and AED certification

Basic IV therapy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program

Job description

Job Description

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

We offer both full‑time and part‑time shifts with flexible scheduling between 5:30 AM and 9:00 PM. Availability during these hours is required. Weekend shifts are scheduled on a rotating basis. We’re looking for team members who can adapt to varying schedules to meet business needs.

About BioLife Plasma Services

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 Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

About the role

You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager and the Center Physician for medical issues. The role requires familiarity with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, providing center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

How you will contribute

• Determine donor eligibility; manage informed consent, AIDS education, self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reaction(s) as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including developing standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when needing to communicate unacceptable findings to donors or for medical/technical guidance.
• Support the Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER; refer to EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats.

What you bring to Takeda

• High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: EMT‑Paramedic.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits

Location: USA – WI – Milwaukee.

U.S. hourly wage range: $25.60 – $35.20.

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, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, sick time, and paid vacation. New hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation and up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud of 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.