Plasma Processing Technician

CSL; Town of Portage (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma in Town of Portage, NY is seeking a Plasma Center Technician to collect plasma samples, move units to the freezer, and ensure proper storage and labeling according to SOPs.

You will work with sterile technique, prepare shipping documents, monitor temperatures, maintain donor data records, and help keep a safe, compliant center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three (3) months experience in laboratory or warehouse environment preferred
• Will perform basic math calculations

Responsibilities

• Collect plasma samples and move plasma units to freezer to ensure product quality
• Ensure plasma units are stored according to SOPs, including unsuitable units as needed
• Verify that pre-printed labels match dynamic labels for accuracy
• Use sterile technique to draw samples and apply heat sealing to ensure sterility
• Pack and ship samples per SOPs and prepare shipping documentation
• Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures and report issues; record variances
• Conduct daily equipment calibration and maintain donor data in the system
• Understand policies on hyper-immune programs when applicable
• Maintain a clean work area and ensure supplies; follow HSE/OSHA safety policies
• Maintain confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information
• May cross-train in other areas; bilingual skills may be required

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

About CSLPlasma

CSL Plasma operates one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated plasma donation networks,with nearly 330 donation centers in the U.S. and Europe. CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL, a global biopharma company. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent company,CSL (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY), headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, employs 29,000+ people.

Learn more about CSL Plasma here https://www.cslplasma.com/ and CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor here https://www.csl.com/.

Learn more about CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor here at https://www.csl.com/ and CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/.

Our Benefits

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

You Belong at CSL

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.

To learn more visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.