Plasma Center Supervisor

BioLife; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 3,802,000 - 5,235,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Lakewood, CA is seeking a Center Operations Lead to oversee production-area staff and drive daily operations at our plasma center.

You will report to the Center Manager, manage scheduling and performance, and lead inventory control, donor relations, and processing tasks across Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample Processing areas. This role emphasizes teamwork and conflict resolution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and AED certification required.
• Current California license/certification CPT1/CPT2/CLS/MLT required or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee performance and scheduling.
• Lead inventory control and drive operational efforts.
• Work with donors to resolve concerns.
• Analyze opportunities for non-conforming events.
• Perform tasks for Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample Processing.
• Foster teamwork, communicate clearly, and resolve conflicts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This role requires that all individuals on the team hold one of the following current/active certifications: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 License (CPT1), a California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 License (CPT2), a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS), or a California Medical Laboratory Technician License (MLT).

This position is eligible for California licensing reimbursement if a current license is not held at time of application.

Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers. About the role:

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. You will report to the Center Manager and oversee the general management of employees assigned to the production areas. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. How you will contribute:
You will oversee employee performance and scheduling
You will lead Inventory Control efforts and lead in operational efforts
You will work with donors to resolve concerns
You will analyze opportunities specific to non-conforming events
You will perform all tasks for Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample Processing areas.
You will foster teamwork, communicate and resolve conflicts. What you bring to Takeda:
High school diploma or equivalent
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
Frequent bending and reaching
Ability to walk and stand for entire shift, frequent lifting to 32 pounds and occasional lifting to 50 pounds
Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to monitor equipment from a distance
Because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, pro-longed glove wear is required

Current license or certification in the state where duties will be assigned: Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1), Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 (CPT2), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).

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. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include retirement benefits, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance and more, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

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 will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. W e are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location: USA - CA - Lakewood

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $27.60 - $37.95

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.

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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 - CA - Lakewood Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Job Exempt

No