Plasma Processing Technician - Impactful Life-Saving Work

NCBiotech; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Financial Security

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Extra Perks

Job summary

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Processing Technician to handle plasma processing, sampling, and storage while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. You will ensure quality and data integrity in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training and benefits are provided, with a focus on donor safety and quality control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong 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

• Perform aseptic sampling and heat sealing of plasma units, placing them in freezers within required timeframes to ensure quality.
• Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures, reporting any deviations immediately.
• 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, maintaining a clean and organized 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, providing accurate information or transferring to the appropriate person.
• Support production goals while ensuring donor questions are answered clearly and professionally.

Skills

Aseptic sampling

cGMP compliance

SOP adherence

Temperature monitoring

Equipment maintenance

Inventory management

Documentation

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Centrifuge

Freezer storage system

Packaging equipment

Job description

Kedrion Biopharma Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Processing Technician to handle plasma processing, sampling, and storage while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. You will ensure quality and data integrity in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training and benefits are provided, with a focus on donor safety and quality control.