Plasma Center Technician - Open Availability

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BioLife is seeking a donor screener/phlebotomy support at our Columbus, GA plasma center. You will greet donors, screen them, perform vital signs, and document records to support plasma collection.

Responsibilities include using the donor information system, coordinating donor compensation, and maintaining safety and quality in a high-volume environment. Weekend and holiday shifts are required; strong customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees.
• Lift up to 32 lb occasionally; 50 lb rarely.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet and focus on donors, while ensuring safety of donors and our team.
• Screen new and repeat donors and take and record donor vital signs and finger-stick results.
• Use our Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using company-approved procedures.
• Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Attention to safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Donor Information System

Job description

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.

• Answer phones, greet and focus on donors, while ensuring the safety of donors and our team.
• Screen new and repeat donors and take and record donor vital signs and finger‑stick results.
• Use our Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
• Help identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using company‑approved procedures.
• Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays.
• Confirm availability and shift days and times early in the interview process, and stay informed about any schedule changes in advance.
• Be reliable during scheduled hours, understanding that flexibility for both parties is key.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
• Noticeable willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees.
• Ability to lift 5 lb and occasionally lift materials up to 32 lb (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.
• At least one year of experience working in a customer or patient‑facing role is helpful.

Benefits

At BioLife we offer a comprehensive benefits program, including retirement benefits; medical, dental, and vision insurance; family leave; disability insurance; paid volunteer time off; company holidays; and well‑being benefits. U.S. based employees may also be eligible to receive up to 80 hours of sick time and up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Compensation and Benefits Summary

Location: USA – GA – Columbus

U.S. Starting Hourly Wage: $16.00. 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 and to participate in a 401(k) plan with company match, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Location

USA – GA – Columbus

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.