Entry Level Phlebotomist

Takeda•Rochester, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Entry Level Phlebotomist works at BioLife’s plasma donation center, screening plasma donors and performing phlebotomy to support center operations. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and is based at a new plasma donation facility scheduled to open in October 2025. The position emphasizes donor safety, customer service, quality, and accurate documentation. Most shifts are 4 to 6 hours per day, at least 3 days per week; availability and shift details are confirmed early in the interview process, and team members are informed in advance of schedule changes. The position is part-time and requires working a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above the shoulders and below the knees.
Ability to lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift materials up to 32 pounds, and rarely lift up to 50 pounds.
Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
Prolonged glove wear for 90% of work tasks due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a customer- or patient-facing role is helpful.

Responsibilities

Answer phones and greet and focus on donors while ensuring donor and team safety.
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.
Identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using company-approved procedures.
Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.