Plasma Center Processing Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
• Perform all required duties in the area of Sample Processing (including, but not limited to):
  • Preparing units for frozen storage
  • Collecting and storing samples from plasma units for testing
  • Performing routine maintenance on the freezer including monitoring freezer and refrigerator temperatures and removing ice buildup
  • Preparing frozen plasma units and samples for shipping following established protocol
  • Organizing plasma boxes/documents for scheduled shipments and assisting in loading shipments
  • Managing supplies, assisting management team with inventory control procedures, breaking down empty cartons and assisting with proper disposal

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in a laboratory, hospital, or other regulated environment is a plus

Skills

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).

Maintain general cleanliness of work area and assist 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)

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 (-4 F) to -40 C (-40F). Must have fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment sounds from a distance.

Benefits

Includes a comprehensive benefits program, such as:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer time off
• Company holidays
• Well-being benefits

Additionally, U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives and up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, with new hires eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Pay

U.S. Starting Hourly Wage: $16.00

The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

Schedule

Full time