Donor Center Technician 2

Octapharma•Erie, PA

About The Position

This role is responsible for determining donor eligibility, plasma collection, and product processing while maintaining compliance. This is What You’ll Do • Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and industry regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP) to maintain production standards and facility compliance. • 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. • Monitor donor conditions during procedures to ensure safety, comfort, and product quality. • Set up, prepare, and operate automated plasmapheresis equipment; troubleshoot alarms, respond to adverse events, and disconnect donors upon completion. • Collect, process, and store plasma products and samples, including freezer organization, shipment preparation, and temperature monitoring, in compliance with SOPs and regulations. • Maintain donor center equipment through routine and periodic quality control checks and manufacturer-recommended procedures. • Uphold cleanliness and organization of work and storage areas, ensuring adequate supplies, safe handling of biohazardous waste, and adherence to First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory methods. • Maintain accurate and complete recordkeeping, confidentiality, and reporting in compliance with SOPs and company policy. • Mentor and train junior technicians as a Designated Trainer; partner with Quality Assurance on performance, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Oversee donor flow, including scheduling of lunches, breaks, and adherence to overall center schedules. • Performs other duties as assigned. This is What it Takes • High school diploma or equivalent (GED). • Three (3) months’ experience in clerical or customer service position preferred. • Specific certification or licensing based on State requirements. Physical Requirements • Utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times. • 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 work in an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder for extended periods. • Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice. • 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).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.
Ability to utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
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 work in an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder for extended periods.
Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice.
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).

Nice To Haves

Three (3) months’ experience in clerical or customer service position preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and industry regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP) to maintain production standards and facility compliance.
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.
Monitor donor conditions during procedures to ensure safety, comfort, and product quality.
Set up, prepare, and operate automated plasmapheresis equipment; troubleshoot alarms, respond to adverse events, and disconnect donors upon completion.
Collect, process, and store plasma products and samples, including freezer organization, shipment preparation, and temperature monitoring, in compliance with SOPs and regulations.
Maintain donor center equipment through routine and periodic quality control checks and manufacturer-recommended procedures.
Uphold cleanliness and organization of work and storage areas, ensuring adequate supplies, safe handling of biohazardous waste, and adherence to First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory methods.
Maintain accurate and complete recordkeeping, confidentiality, and reporting in compliance with SOPs and company policy.
Mentor and train junior technicians as a Designated Trainer; partner with Quality Assurance on performance, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee donor flow, including scheduling of lunches, breaks, and adherence to overall center schedules.
Performs other duties as assigned.