Plasma Center Technician / 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. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a plasma donor screener and perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet and focus on donors while ensuring the safety of donors and the team.
• Screen new and repeat donors and take and record donor vital signs and finger stick results.
• Use the Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
• Help identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using company‑approved procedures.
• Be there for donors, which includes working a variety of shifts, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
• Ability 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 lbs., occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs., and rarely up to 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
• Because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), approximately 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.
• One or more years of experience in a customer‑ or patient‑facing role is helpful.

Benefits

Takeda offers a purpose you can believe in, a supportive team, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes retirement benefits, medical/dental coverage, family leave, disability insurance, and more, all within a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

Pay

The starting hourly wage for this position in Tukwila, WA is $21.00. The actual hourly wage offered will comply with state or local minimum‑wage requirements for the job location.

Schedule

This is a part‑time role with most shifts lasting 4 to 6 hours per day, three or more days per week. Availability, shift days, and times are confirmed early in the interview process, and team members are notified in advance of any schedule changes. The role requires reliability during scheduled hours and includes work on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, with flexibility valued by both the employee and Takeda.