Phlebotomist

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. is seeking a part-time Plasma Donor Screener in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This position involves customer service and quality assessments as you collect life-saving plasma. Responsibilities include screening and assisting donors, maintaining records, and supporting center operations. The role requires a high school diploma, physical stamina, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Starting pay is $16/hour with benefits such as medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Fine motor coordination and ability to hear equipment from a distance.

Responsibilities

• Screen new and repeat donors and record vital signs.
• Ensure the safety of donors and teams during operations.
• Assist in maintaining accurate donor records and compensation.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.
• 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. 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, 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.

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

Compensation and Benefits

Location: USA - IA - Cedar Falls

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.