Donor Center Technician 3
Octapharma Plasma, Inc. · Northlake, IL · 1 mo ago
Engineering$22.4–$29.86/hrFull-time
Job Summary
This role involves determining donor eligibility, plasma collection, and product processing while adhering to regulations.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and industry regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP).
- Deliver a high level of customer service and positive donor experience in alignment with company values and culture.
- Assess donor eligibility by conducting vitals, microhematocrit and total protein testing, and registration in accordance with SOPs.
- Maintain compliance with SOPs and regulations for collecting, processing, and storing plasma products and samples.
- Mentor and train junior technicians as a Designated Trainer; partner with Quality Assurance on performance, CAPA implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee donor flow, including scheduling of lunches, breaks, and adherence to overall center schedules.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What It Takes
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Three (3) months’ experience in clerical or customer service position preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
- Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required.
- Strong customer service skills, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to read, follow, and interpret regulations, instructions and manuals required.
- Ability to understand verbal instruction required.
- Ability to read numbers on screening equipment and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
- Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
- Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of time.
- Ability to enter an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder according to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for diagnostic tests.
- Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.
- Ability to work day and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts on a frequent basis and be punctual.
- Ability to use a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to focus and concentrate on tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to navigate the office environment safely, including stairs and elevators (if applicable).
- Ability to travel up to 20% via airplane and vehicle (if applicable).
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Wellness program
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Company paid holidays
- Personal time
Pay Transparency
The expected base pay for this position at hiring is $22.40-$29.86.