Plasma Processing Technician: Impact Lifesaving Therapies

Kedrion Biopharma; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Training programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is seeking a Processing Technician to support plasma processing, sampling, and storage while adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards. The role focuses on ensuring quality through aseptic technique, accurate recordkeeping, and timely processing of plasma units.

You will monitor temperatures, perform routine equipment checks, and coordinate shipments. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends may be required as part of a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow strict procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Familiarity with FDA, cGMP, and OSHA regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete aseptic sampling and heat sealing of plasma units and place them in freezers within required timeframes.
• Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures and report deviations.
• Process plasma and samples according to cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain product safety and integrity during processing, storage, and shipment.
• Perform centrifugation, labeling, inspection, and classification of products.
• Prepare, calibrate, and verify equipment maintenance as scheduled.
• Manage product packing, inventory, and freezer organization for efficiency.
• Control the disposition of unsuitable products with complete documentation.
• Prepare and verify shipments according to SOPs.
• Receive and inventory incoming supplies and maintain a clean storage area.
• Identify released units daily and stage them for shipment.
• Maintain accurate records and data integrity in all processing activities.
• Follow unidirectional flow procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Keep the processing area clean, orderly, and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Answer calls professionally and transfer as needed.
• Support production goals while ensuring donor questions are answered clearly and professionally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulated environment

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. is seeking a Processing Technician to support plasma processing, sampling, and storage while adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards. The role focuses on ensuring quality through aseptic technique, accurate recordkeeping, and timely processing of plasma units.

You will monitor temperatures, perform routine equipment checks, and coordinate shipments. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends may be required as part of a fast-paced, regulated environment.