Part Time Evening Shift Sample Processing Technician

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time off

Paid holidays

Well-being benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services, a Takeda subsidiary, seeks a Sample Processing associate in Roanoke, VA. Responsibilities include preparing plasma units for freezing, collecting samples for testing, and shipping prepared materials following protocol, while maintaining cGMP records in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and teamwork, with benefits including comprehensive medical plans and a pathway for growth within a leading biopharma group.

Qualifications

• Essential: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a laboratory, hospital, or other regulated environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to donors and fellow employees.
• Prepare units for frozen storage, collect samples for testing, and assist with shipping per protocol.

Skills

Customer service

SOP reading

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll 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, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

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

Objectives/Purpose

Responsible for all Sample Processing job skills, including preparing plasma units for freezing, preparing samples of plasma for testing, and preparing plasma units and samples for shipment. All below listed responsibilities must be completed in compliance with federal, state, local, and company-specific regulations related to quality of product, employee and donor safety, and to the proper performance of day-to-day activities. Employees must also maintain complete and accurate records, in accordance with cGMP.

Accountabilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers (5%)
• Perform all required duties in the area of Sample Processing (including, but not limited to): (95%)
  • Prepare units for frozen storage.
  • Collect and store samples from plasma units for testing.
  • Perform routine maintenance on the freezer including monitoring freezer and refrigerator temperatures and removing ice buildup.
  • Prepare frozen plasma units and samples for shipping following established protocol.
  • Organize plasma boxes/documents for scheduled shipments and assist in loading shipments.
  • Manage supplies, assist management team with inventory control procedures, break down empty cartons and assist with proper disposal.

Dimensions and Aspects

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
Supports the center management team in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiating changes to center processes as needed, through use of company approved procedures (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen).
Maintain general cleanliness of work area and assist other work areas as needed to ensure a clean and professional environment.
Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records.
Ability to multi-task and work as a team player.

Leadership
Integrity
Fairness
Honesty
Perseverance
Putting the patient at the center
Building trust with society
Reinforcing our reputation
Developing the business.

Decision-making and Autonomy
Refers to Center Manager for guidance on complex, medium-impact or above decisions (internal)
Refers to management team for escalated donor/employee concerns (internal).

Interaction
Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to donors (external) and fellow employees (internal)
Attend staff meetings and other team meetings as required.
Good verbal communication and customer service skills.

Innovation
Coordinates with all other center roles to effectively problem solve, ensure safety of staff and donors, and provide an exceptional customer experience.

Complexity
Production environment requiring the ability to walk and stand for the entire work shift.
Requires frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knee.
Requires frequent lifting up to 26 lbs. and occasional lifting of materials 32 lbs. - 50 lbs.
Must be able to occasionally work in a cold environment ranging from -20 C (-4 F) to -40 C (-40F).
Must have fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment sounds from a distance.
Due to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require pro-longed glove wear.

Education, Behavioral Competencies and Skills

• Essential: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Desired: Experience in a laboratory, hospital, or other regulated environment is a plus

Additional Information

FLSA Classification (US) - Non-Exempt.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

For Location: USA - VA - Roanoke
U.S. Starting Hourly Wage: $16.00 (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. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and 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.

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.