Senior Operations Leadership Trainee — Nationwide Travel

BioLife Plasma; Iowa City (IA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a Senior Operations Management Trainee (Senior OMT) to participate in an advanced leadership program across plasma centers nationwide. You’ll travel up to 95% during training, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for accelerated career growth toward a Plasma Center Operations Manager role.

The role emphasizes team leadership, mentorship, and cross-location collaboration, with relocation on completion and opportunities to open new centers.

Qualifications

• Relocation required upon graduation/completion of Trainee Program.
• 3-5 years of experience leading medium to large teams (20+ direct reports).
• Up to 90-100% travel during the Trainee Program.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
• Willingness to travel and work at various BioLife locations across the country.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Have a valid driver’s license for the entire duration of the program.
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees.
• Ability to lift up to 5 lbs., and occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs. and rarely 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
• Due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team in a fast-paced plasma center environment.
• Drive learning and development within the six-month training program and 12-month progression.
• Work toward Plasma Center Operations Manager and open new centers.
• Collaborate with senior management and ensure smooth operations.
• Support donor experience and production activities as needed.
• Travel across BioLife centers, returning home every other weekend.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Willingness to travel

Flexible scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services is seeking a Senior Operations Management Trainee (Senior OMT) to participate in an advanced leadership program across plasma centers nationwide. You’ll travel up to 95% during training, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for accelerated career growth toward a Plasma Center Operations Manager role.

The role emphasizes team leadership, mentorship, and cross-location collaboration, with relocation on completion and opportunities to open new centers.