Plasma Center Nurse – LPN

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 47,361; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A plasma donation center in Irving, Texas is seeking a Medical Support Specialist to ensure donor eligibility and support operations. The role involves conducting medical history interviews, managing donor reactions, and evaluating employee incidents, contributing to a high-quality plasma donation process. Candidates need to be licensed as LPN or LVN and have CPR certification. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment, with potential career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA-approved training for Medical Support Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, ensuring informed consent and medical history interview.
• Evaluate donor reactions following applicable SOPs.
• Manage employee incidents and recommend further evaluation.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Current CPR and AED certification

Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate equivalent of a recognized nursing program

Job description

Job Description

Sign on Bonus

Eligible for a $3000 Sign on Bonus!

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About BioLife Plasma Services

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 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

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 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 under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The specialist follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level support for environmental, health and safety (EHS).

How You Will Contribute

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in the SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance on medical/technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support the Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluation by occupational health/ER; refer to EHS guidance regarding incidents.
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats within the local community.

What You Bring to Takeda

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state of assignment: LPN or LVN.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

What Takeda Can Offer You

At BioLife, we provide a purpose you can believe in, a supportive team, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits—all in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

Compensation & Benefits (Location: USA – TX – Irving)

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $25.00 – $34.38. The actual wage offered depends on qualifications, experience, skills, education, and certifications. It will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements.

Eligible U.S. employees may receive short‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, up to 80 hours of sick time per year, and up to 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

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.

Location

USA – TX – Irving

Worker Type

Employee (Regular, Full time, Non‑exempt)