Plasma Processing Technician

CSL Plasma; East Point (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CSL Plasma as a Plasma Collection Specialist, responsible for the sampling and testing of plasma from donors. This role entails ensuring compliance with safety and operational protocols while maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have basic laboratory experience, keen attention to detail, and good interpersonal skills. You will contribute to a mission driven by helping individuals with rare and serious diseases.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of three months experience in a laboratory or warehouse environment preferred.
• Will perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Collect plasma samples and store them according to SOPs.
• Ensure accuracy of unit labeling and monitor equipment temperatures.
• Maintain a clean work environment and adhere to HSE and OSHA policies.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Basic math calculations

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

Responsible for the accurate and timely sampling, testing, shipping and storage of plasma collected from donors.

You will report to the Assistant Center Manager.

The Role

• In compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), responsible for collecting plasma samples and moving plasma units to freezer to ensure product quality.
• Ensure plasma units are properly stored according to SOPs, which could include unsuitable plasma units and samples.
• Ensures accuracy of unit labeling by verifying the pre-printed label matches the dynamic label.
• Utilize sterile technique to draw samples and use heat sealer to assure the sterility and quality of plasma unit samples per SOPs.
• May ensure samples and units are packed and shipped in accordance with SOPs and center procedures. Prepares shipping and unit disposal documentation.
• Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately informs appropriate personnel if equipment is not functioning properly. Records variances.
• Conduct daily calibration of equipment according to SOPs.
• Ensure the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.
• Understand the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
• Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed. Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures. Promotes safety in all actions.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
• Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Your skills and experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) months experience in laboratory or warehouse environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Will perform basic math calculations

Working Conditions

(physical & mental requirements)

• Understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions
• Understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines
• Will see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
• Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time
• Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity
• Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and to blood borne pathogens
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas
• Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs

Our Benefits

For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp .

About CSLPlasma

CSL Plasma is one of the world's largest collectors of human plasma. Our work helps to ensure that people with rare and serious diseases are able to live normal, healthy lives. We are committed to our work because lives depend on us. Learn more about CSL Plasma.

We want CSL to reflect the world around us

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. Learn more Inclusion and Belonging | CSL.

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