Plasma Center Technician I - Training & Benefits

Octapharma Plasma; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Formal training

Health insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Wellness program

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Personal time

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a center associate responsible for donor eligibility, plasma collection, and product processing while ensuring compliance with FDA SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP.

You will monitor donor conditions, operate plasmapheresis equipment, handle samples and shipments, maintain records, and ensure safety and quality. This role includes training, teamwork, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three months of clerical or customer service experience preferred.
• Specific certification or licensing based on state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and industry regulations to maintain production standards.
• Maintain high levels of customer service, donor confidentiality, and donor experience.
• Monitor donor conditions and perform eligibility assessments, including vitals, microhematocrit, total protein testing, and donor registration.
• Operate automated plasmapheresis equipment; respond to alarms and disconnect donors on completion.
• Perform plasma collection and processing, including sample handling, freezer organization, and shipment preparation.
• Monitor temperatures and document variances; maintain cleanliness and proper biohazard disposal and SOP compliance.
• Maintain equipment and complete records per SOPs.
• Provide oversight of product safety and quality by monitoring collection ratios and adverse events.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and perform routine quality checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Regulations literacy

Follow instructions

Mathematical basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a center associate responsible for donor eligibility, plasma collection, and product processing while ensuring compliance with FDA SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP.

You will monitor donor conditions, operate plasmapheresis equipment, handle samples and shipments, maintain records, and ensure safety and quality. This role includes training, teamwork, and opportunities for growth.