Plasma Center Technician (Evening Shift)

BioLife Plasma Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a part-time Plasma Donor Screener at our Plasma Center in Chicago, IL. The role offers 4 to 6 hours of work per day, and candidates should be prepared to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities include screening donors and ensuring safety and customer service excellence. The position starts at a competitive wage of $19.00 per hour, with eligibility for various benefits including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit for the entire shift.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a customer or patient–facing role is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Confirm availability and shift days early in the interview process.
• Screen new and repeat donors, record vital signs, and document results.
• Support donors across a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Job description

Job Summary

Part‑time Plasma Donor Screener – 4 to 6 hours per day, 3+ days per week. Works at the BioLife Plasma Center in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Confirm availability and shift days and times early in the interview process and remain informed about any schedule changes.
• Answer phones, greet donors, and focus on donor safety and customer service.
• Screen new and repeat donors, record vital signs, and document finger‑stick results.
• Use the Donor Information System to prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
• Help identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and implement changes using approved procedures.
• Support donors across a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit for the entire shift.
• Will work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, reach above shoulders and below knees.
• Ability to lift up to 5 lbs.; occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs. and rarely 50 lbs.
• Fine‑motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
• 90% of work tasks involve prolonged glove wear due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a customer or patient–facing role is helpful.

Benefits

• $19.00 starting hourly wage, subject to state or local minimum wage requirements.
• Eligibility for short‑term incentives, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year; new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
• Comprehensive benefits program including retirement benefits, family leave, and more.

Location & Position Details

• Country: USA
• State: IL
• City: Chicago
• Facility: Plasma Center
• Worker Type: Employee
• Sub‑Type: Regular
• Time Type: Part time
• Job Exempt: No

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