Plasma Center Nurse- LPN

BioLife Plasma Services; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short/long-term disability coverage

Basic life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time off

Company holidays

Well-being benefits

Sick time (up to 80 hours/yr)

Vacation (up to 120 hours)

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services seeks a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations, determine donor eligibility, review lab results, and manage donor safety under physician and manager supervision.

You will collaborate with EHS and Medical Affairs to ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and quality across daily donor interactions and vaccination programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; nursing program completion as required by state.
• Current LPN or LVN license in the responsible state.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State requirements for basic IV therapy.
• FDA-approved BioLife Medical Support Specialist training.
• Two years of clinical or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent and testing review.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies per SOPs.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for complex guidance.
• Support vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage incidents and coordinate occupational health evaluations.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

Skills

Donor screening

Emergency response

Vaccination support

Regulatory knowledge

Education

LPN/LVN license

CPR/AED certification

IV therapy certification

FDA BioLife training

Job description

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

The role involves determining donor eligibility to donate plasma, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Specialist is familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment and follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, providing 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, acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in SOPs, follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, develop Center Physician’s standing orders, and facilitate donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance concerning donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluation by occupational health/ER, referencing EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS, supporting investigations related to pandemic threats.

What you bring to Takeda

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

What Takeda can offer you

We offer a purpose you can believe in, a supportive team, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical/dental coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, and a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

Location and Compensation

Location: USA – IA – Sioux City.

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $23.04 – $31.68 per hour.

Benefits include short‑term incentives; medical, dental, vision insurance; 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; up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar 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.