Phlebotomist I- Full Time

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 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 for a full-time donor center position in Missouri. You will support venipuncture, plasmapheresis, and donor care while ensuring compliance with FDA, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3 months in healthcare, strong customer service, and the ability to work varied shifts. You will operate plasmapheresis equipment, maintain accuracy in labeling and documentation, and help keep the center clean and efficient to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• State-specific certification or licensing as required.
• 3+ months in medical/healthcare setting or equivalent.
• Training documents completed before duties performed.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal protocols.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Accurate and complete documentation.
• Ability to read/interpret safety regulations and manuals.
• English reading/writing/speaking required.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments with interruptions.
• Reliable attendance and schedule flexibility.
• Ability to perform venipunctures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation complies with state/federal regulations (FDA SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP).
• Maintain high levels of customer service and donor experience.
• Keep work area clean and professional.
• Verify donor identification and confidentiality.
• Set up equipment and supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis.
• Label units/samples accurately.
• Perform venipunctures and plasma collection to high quality/safety standards.
• Operate plasmapheresis machines and respond to alarms.
• Monitor donor safety and plasma product quality.
• Monitor safety of donors and ensure donor comfort.
• Disposal of biohazardous waste and cleaning spills.
• Calibrate/maintain plasmapheresis equipment daily/weekly/monthly.
• Report unsafe conditions to management.
• Maintain inventory and replenish supplies.
• Support training efficiencies and compliance.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms and perform QC.

Skills

Customer service

Documentation

English proficiency

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Written communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

your ability to help donors and patients,

and your access to professional opportunities?

We’re growing fast.

There are so many ways Octapharma Plasma can enhance your life and your career. Our strong growth is creating great learning and career development opportunities throughout our company, and especially our donation centers. Because you’re someone who loves to learn, enjoys people, and has a real heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a:

This is What You’ll Do:

• Ensures total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approved
  Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production
  standards and ensure facility compliance.
• Maintains high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company
  values and culture.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment.
• Reviews and confirms donor identification and maintains donor confidentiality per Standard
  Operating Procedures.
• Sets up and prepares all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and
  plasmapheresis procedure.
• Labels and ensures each unit and samples are labeled accurately.
• Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and
  safety.
• Operates the automated plasmapheresis machines, including response and evaluation of all
  machine alarms and alerts, donor adverse events, document exceptions, etc.
• Monitor donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality
  of plasma product.
• Maintains proper ratio to ensure donor safety and to quality of product.
• Disconnects the donor and handle the disposal of biohazardous waste and contaminated
  equipment, including cleaning spills and following safety protocols.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly calibration/maintenance of automated plasmapheresis
  machines and removes and/or replaces equipment from service, if needed.
• Reports all unsafe situations and conditions to management.
• Maintains/stocks adequate inventory and replenish supplies on plasma carts.
• Able to drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance.
• Responsible for troubleshooting machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (defined as
  daily/monthly) on equipment.
• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.

This is What It Takes:

• High school diploma, or equivalent (GED) required.
• Any specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.
  Minimum three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent
  combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must have completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties
  independently.
• Strong customer service skills required.
  Ability to understand and follow written and verbal protocol required.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
• Able to make accurate and complete documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance
  instructions and procedure manuals required.
• Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrates consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctual, apply full effort throughout
  shift, flexibility with assigned schedule) required.
• Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts on a frequent
  basis required.
• Ability to perform venipunctures required.

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for 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

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

Octapharma Plasma offers the following benefits for this full-time position:

Options for health care benefits, including choices of plans for medical, dental, and vision, prescription drug coverage; Company-provided basic life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability; the option to participate in Octapharma Plasma's 401(k) Savings Plan; 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid observed holidays as designated by the Company.

Workingat Octapharma Plasma

We aspire to create a culture in which our employees feel inspired. You may be motivated to connect with donors, lead donation centers to new heights of excellence, or provide ideas and vision at a corporate level. We welcome you to consider all possibilities and see what positions best fit your interests and talents.Join the Octapharma Plasma team

More About Octapharma Plasma Inc.

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life‑saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

We expect the application window to close within 60days from the posting date. Please ensure all applications are submitted before the deadline.

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