Entry Level Phlebotomist

About the Role

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high‑quality plasma you collect will become life‑changing medicines. This part‑time position reports to the Plasma Center Manager and involves donor screening and phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Perform venipuncture of donors and program the plasmapheresis machine.
• Monitor donors during the donation process and manage donor reactions.
• Set up, verify, operate, and troubleshoot plasmapheresis equipment within the scope of training.
• Install, prime, and disconnect disposable sets on the plasmapheresis machines.
• Stock supplies, break down empty cartons, and assist with proper disposal.
• Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature; monitor the electronic donor questionnaire system.
• Perform finger sticks, test samples, and record additional donor measures such as hematocrit, total protein, and weight.
• Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS).
• Coordinate donors to the donor floor and compensate donors using the debit‑card system.
• Support center management in identifying operational improvement opportunities and initiate changes using 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees.
• Ability to lift up to 5 lb regularly, with occasional lifts of up to 32 lb and rare lifts of up to 50 lb.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
• Prolonged glove wear required for 90 % of tasks due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).
• At least one year of experience in a customer‑ or patient‑facing role (helpful but not mandatory).

Benefits

• Purpose‑driven work improving the lives of patients with rare diseases.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits program including retirement benefits, medical and dental coverage, family leave, disability insurance, and more.
• Fast‑paced, friendly workplace culture.

Pay

Starting hourly wage: $16.00 (subject to state or local minimum‑wage requirements).

Schedule

Part‑time position with shifts typically lasting 4–6 hours, 3 + days per week. Evening availability is required; work may include weekends and holidays.