Plasma Center Technician - Part Time

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Job summary

BioLife is seeking a part-time Plasma Center team member in California for donor screening and phlebotomy support. You will interact with donors daily, ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves collecting high-quality plasma, maintaining donor records, and supporting center operations. Flexible scheduling includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training is provided to start strong.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire shift.
• Will work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees.
• Lift up to 5 lbs, with occasional lifts up to 32 lbs and rarely 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and hearing instruments at distance.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens; 90% of tasks require glove wear.
• 1+ year in a customer or patient-facing role is helpful.
• Current license/certification in the state: CPT1, CPT2, CLS, or MLT.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet donors, and focus on donor safety and service.
• Screen new and repeat donors; record donor vital signs and finger sticks.
• Use Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, and coordinate donor compensation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and initiate changes per procedures.
• Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Phlebotomy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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).

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.

• 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!

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. 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, and 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.

What you bring to Takeda:

• 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 lbs., and 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
• 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

· 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.

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 - Modesto

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Part time

Job Exempt

No