Plasma Processing Technician (Bilingual – English/Spanish)

CSL; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma is hiring a Plasma Processing Associate in Florida to accurately sample, test, and store donor plasma in a fast-paced facility. You will adhere to SOPs, maintain aseptic technique, and manage data entry for donor information.

The role involves labeling verification, temperature monitoring, equipment calibration, and potential cross-training. Join a team focused on safety and quality in a high-throughput environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) months experience in laboratory or warehouse environment preferred.
• Must be able to 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; handle unsuitable units as needed.
• Verify labeling accuracy by matching pre-printed and dynamic labels.
• Use sterile technique to draw samples and seal to maintain sterility.
• Pack and ship samples per SOPs; prepare shipping and disposal documentation.
• Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures; report variances.
• Calibrate equipment daily per SOPs.
• Record donor data accurately in the electronic system per SOPs.
• Understand policies for hyper immune programs if applicable.
• Maintain clean work area; follow HSE/OSHA policies; promote safety.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas to meet business needs.
• Bilingual skills may be required at the organization’s discretion.

Skills

Basic math

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

Job Description

1 In compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), responsible for collecting plasma samples and moving plasma units to freezer to ensure product quality.

2 Ensures plasma units are properly stored according to SOPs, which could include unsuitable plasma units and samples.

3 Ensures accuracy of unit labeling by verifying the pre-printed label matches the dynamic label.

4 Utilizes sterile technique to draw samples and uses heat sealer to assure the sterility and quality of plasma unit samples per SOPs.

5 May ensure samples and units are packed and shipped in accordance with SOPs and center procedures. Prepares shipping and unit disposal documentation.

6 Monitors freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately informs appropriate personnel if equipment is not functioning properly. Records variances.

7 Conducts daily calibration of equipment according to SOPs.

8 Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.

9 Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.

10 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.

11 Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.

12 May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.

13 Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.

14 Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations

Working Conditions

(physical & mental requirements)

• Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines
• Must be able to 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, national origin or other legally protected classifications.

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), headquartered 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.