Sample Processing Technician

3M HEALTHCARE; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Latham, NY seeks an individual to handle sample processing duties in a regulated plasma operation. You will prepare plasma units for freezing, collect samples for testing, and assist with shipment preparation in a part-time, on-site role.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable following SOPs, multi-tasking, and working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Desired: Experience in a laboratory, hospital, or other regulated environment.
• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to multi-task and work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare units for frozen storage.
• Collect and store samples from plasma units for testing.
• Perform routine maintenance on the freezer and monitor temperatures.
• Prepare frozen plasma units and samples for shipping.
• Organize plasma boxes/documents for scheduled shipments and assist with loading shipments.
• Manage supplies and assist with inventory control.

Skills

Ability to read SOPs

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About BioLife Plasma Services

Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

Objectives / Purpose

Responsible for all Sample Processing job skills, including preparing plasma units for freezing, preparing samples of plasma for testing, and preparing plasma units and samples for shipment.

All below listed responsibilities must be completed in compliance with federal, state, local and company-specific regulations related to quality of product, employee and donor safety, and to the proper performance of day-to-day activities. Employees must also maintain complete and accurate records, in accordance with cGMP.

Accountabilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers (5%).
• Perform all required duties in the area of Sample Processing (including, but not limited to):
  • Prepare units for frozen storage.
  • Collect and store samples from plasma units for testing.
  • Perform routine maintenance on the freezer including monitoring freezer and refrigerator temperatures and removing ice buildup.
  • Prepare frozen plasma units and samples for shipping following established protocol.
  • Organize plasma boxes/documents for scheduled shipments and assist in loading shipments.
  • Manage supplies, assist management team with inventory control procedures, break down empty cartons and assist with proper disposal.

Dimensions and Aspects

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise: Supports the center management team in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiating changes to center processes as needed, through use of company approved procedures (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen). Maintains general cleanliness of work area and assists other work areas as needed to ensure a clean and professional environment.

Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records. Ability to multi-task and work as a team player.

Leadership, Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance, Putting the patient at the center, Building trust with society, Reinforcing our reputation, Developing the business, Decision-making and Autonomy.

Interaction: Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to donors (external) and fellow employees (internal). Attend staff meetings and other team meetings as required. Good verbal communication and customer service skills. Innovation: Coordinates all other center roles to effectively problem solve, ensure safety of staff and donors, and provide an exceptional customer experience.

Complexity: Production environment requiring the ability to walk and stand for the entire work shift; Requires frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knee; Requires frequent lifting up to 26 lbs. and occasional lifting of materials 32 lbs. – 50 lbs.; Must be able to occasionally work in a cold environment ranging from -20°C to -40°C; Must have fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment sounds from a distance; Due to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.

Education, Behavioral Competencies and Skills

Essential: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Desired: Experience in a laboratory, hospital, or other regulated environment is a plus.

Additional Information

FLSA Classification (US) - Non-Exempt. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits Summary

Location: USA - NY - Latham. U.S. Starting Hourly Wage: $18.00 – The starting hourly wage reflects the actual starting rate for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations and Worker Type

Location: USA - NY - Latham. Worker Type: Employee; Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Part time; Job Exempt: No.