Entry Level Phlebotomy Opportunity

Takeda•Stockton, CA

About The Position

This is a part-time role at a BioLife plasma donation center. The employee serves as a plasma donor screener and performs phlebotomy to support center operations, with a focus on donor safety, customer service, and quality. Shifts are typically 4 to 6 hours per day, at least 3 days per week. Shift days and times are confirmed early in the interview process, and team members are informed in advance of schedule changes. The position reports to the Plasma Center Manager and involves working a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role requires a current, active California certification or license as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1), Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 (CPT2), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Duties take place in a fast-paced, friendly plasma center environment and may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens; prolonged glove wear is required for most work tasks. Takeda describes its work as supporting patients with rare diseases and offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes retirement benefits, medical and dental coverage, family leave, and disability insurance. The starting hourly wage for the Stockton, California location is $19.00, subject to applicable state or local minimum wage requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current, active California license or certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1), Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 (CPT2), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
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 the shoulders and below the knees.
Ability to lift up to 5 lbs., occasionally lift materials up to 32 lbs., and rarely lift up to 50 lbs.
Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
Ability to wear gloves for prolonged periods, as 90% of work tasks involve potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a customer-facing 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 center process changes using company-approved procedures.
Work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support donors and center operations.
Perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.