Entry Level Plasma Center Technician

Takeda • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At BioLife, the Plasma Center Technician supports plasma center operations by screening donors and performing phlebotomy. The technician focuses on donor service, safety, and quality while helping collect plasma used to make life-changing medicines. This part-time role typically involves shifts of 4 to 6 hours per day, 3 or more days per week. Shift availability and days and times are discussed early in the interview process, and schedule changes are communicated in advance. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and includes working a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

BioLife describes its culture as supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven, with opportunities for professional development and advancement. The employer offers benefits beginning on Day 1, on-demand pay, debt-free education opportunities, paid training, and career growth opportunities.

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., 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

• One or more years of experience working in a customer-facing or patient-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and 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.
• Identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using company-approved procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.
• Work a variety of shifts, including evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1.
• On-demand pay, allowing access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Debt-free education opportunities for degrees or certifications with no out-of-pocket costs.
• Paid training.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Retirement benefits.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Family leave.
• Disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED