Plasma Center Technician

BioLife Plasma Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible schedule

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Virginia is seeking a part-time donor screener/phlebotomy support to ensure safe, efficient donor experiences. You will interact with donors daily, perform phlebotomy tasks, and support plasma center operations.

The role emphasizes reliability, patient care, and adherence to safety protocols. Expect to work evenings, weekends, and holidays with paid training and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in customer or patient-facing roles preferred.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to walk or stand for the entire shift and lift up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet donors, ensuring donor safety and care.
• Screen donors and record vital signs and finger-stick results.
• Prepare donor charts in the Donor Information System and coordinate compensation.
• Identify operational improvements and support center process changes.
• Work a variety of shifts including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Skills

Customer/patient-facing experience

Flexible schedule

Lifting ability to 50 lb

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

At BioLife, we know that flexibility matters—especially for those balancing multiple commitments. That's why we're dedicated to creating meaningful part‑time opportunities for our team.

This role is truly part‑time, with most shifts lasting between 4 to 6 hours a day, 3+ days per week—designed to fit your life.

• We’ll confirm your availability and shift days and times early in the interview process. And, because we value open communication, you’ll always be informed about any schedule changes in advance.
• Our patients depend on the plasma we collect, so your reliability during your scheduled hours is greatly valued. However, our part‑time roles are designed with the understanding that flexibility on both sides is key.

Whether you’re looking for extra income, a way to gain valuable experience, or a schedule that fits your busy life—BioLife welcomes part‑time team members just like you! Start strong with our paid, interactive training program.

About The Role

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. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a plasma donor screener and perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.

How You Will Contribute

• You will answer phones, greet and focus on our donors, while ensuring the safety of donors and our team.
• You will screen new and repeat donors and take and record donor vital signs and finger‑stick results.
• You will use our Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
• You will help identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using company approved procedures.
• You will be there for our donors, which includes working a variety of shifts, Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift
• Will work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees
• Ability to lift to 5 lb., and occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lb. and rarely 50 lb.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance
• Because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90 % of work tasks require prolonged glove wear
• 1 or more years minimum experience working in a customer or patient‑facing role is helpful

Benefits and Compensation

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 including retirement benefits, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance, and more.

Location: USA – VA – Chesapeake
Starting hourly wage: $16.00
Eligible for short‑term incentives and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits. U.S. employees may also accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation and up to 80 hours of sick time per year.

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.

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Time Type

Part time

Job Exempt

No