Plasma Processing Technician

Responsibilities

• Collects plasma samples and moves plasma units to freezer to ensure product quality.
• Ensures accuracy of unit labeling by verifying the pre-printed label matches the dynamic label.
• Utilizes sterile technique to draw samples and uses heat sealer to assure the sterility and quality of plasma unit samples per SOPs.
• Makes sure samples and units are packed and shipped in accordance with SOPs and center procedures.
• Prepares shipping and unit disposal documentation.
• Maintains clean and efficient work environment, ensuring sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
• May require bilingual skills, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) months experience in laboratory or warehouse environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math calculations ability.
• Understanding, remembering, and applying oral and/or written instructions.
• Physical demands: Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions; see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation; reach, bend, kneel, and have high level of manual dexterity; occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds; stand and walk up to 100% of time; frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures, and blood borne pathogens; required to wear personal protective equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas; required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs.
• Mental demands: Fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions; follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures; promotes safety in all actions; maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.