Plasma Center Nurse - RN

BioLife Plasma Services; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Spring, TX is seeking a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to determine donor eligibility, manage donor safety, review lab results, and coordinate with physicians for medical guidance. This role operates under the Center Manager and Center Physician supervision.

The position requires state RN/NP/PA licensure, CPR/AED certification, and FDA-approved BioLife training, with at least two years in a clinical or hospital setting. Full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active nursing license (RN/NP/PA) in the state of responsibility.
• Current CPR and AED certifications are required.
• Completion of BioLife Medical Support Specialist FDA-approved training is required.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent, medical history, physical exam, and test review.
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for emergencies, including transport to care facilities.
• Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical or technical guidance.
• Support vaccination programs for employees where applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and coordinate with EHS for further evaluation.

Skills

Donor eligibility

Medical support

SOP adherence

Regulatory knowledge

Emergency response

Vaccination program support

Communication

Education

Nursing license (RN/NP/PA)

CPR and AED certification

FDA-approved BioLife training

Job description

About BioLife Plasma Services

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high‑quality plasma you collect will become life‑changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected.

About the role

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 (Plasma Center Nurse) 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, follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, and provides center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

How You Will Contribute

• You will determine donor eligibility; including informed consent management, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serologic Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• You will evaluate donor reactions as outlined in the SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when needing to provide unacceptable findings to donors or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• You will support the Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, referring to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

What you bring to Takeda

• High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current licensure or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state requirements (in the state of licensure) for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

What Takeda can offer you

Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. Our team supports you with a purpose you can believe in, a collaborative environment, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

More about us

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best‑in‑class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient‑focused company that inspires and empowers you to grow through life‑changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace united by a commitment to bring better health and a brighter future to people worldwide.

BioLife Compensation And Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees and strive for transparency in our pay practices.

For Location

USA – TX – Spring

U.S. Hourly Wage Range

$22.80 – $31.35

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. 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, 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.

Locations

USA – TX – Spring

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No