Plasma Processing Tech

CSL•Wyoming, MI

About The Position

The Plasma Processing Tech is responsible for accurately and promptly sampling, testing, shipping, and storing plasma collected from donors. The position reports to the Assistant Center Manager and performs work in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and center procedures to help ensure plasma product quality and safety. The role includes collecting plasma samples, transferring plasma units to freezers, verifying unit labels, and using sterile technique and a heat sealer to maintain sample sterility and quality. The tech may pack and ship samples and units and prepare shipping and disposal documentation. Other duties include monitoring and documenting freezer and refrigerator temperatures, reporting equipment issues, calibrating equipment daily, and accurately recording donor data in the electronic donor information management system. The role also involves maintaining a clean and supplied work area, following health, safety, environmental, and OSHA procedures, protecting confidential information, and potentially cross-training or performing other duties as assigned. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. It involves regular interaction with customers and observation of equipment operation, standing and walking for extended periods, manual dexterity, and occasional lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds. The position may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures, and blood-borne pathogens, and requires personal protective equipment for certain tasks or areas. Overtime and extended hours are required to support center operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
Must understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions and follow basic instructions and guidelines.
Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
Must be able to occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking for up to 100% of the time.
Must be able to reach, bend, kneel, and perform tasks requiring a high level of manual dexterity.
Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Must be able to work with frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures, and blood-borne pathogens.
Must wear personal protective equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas.
Must work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs.

Nice To Haves

At least three months of experience in a laboratory or warehouse environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
Bilingual skills may be required at the organization’s discretion to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

Collect plasma samples and move plasma units to freezers in accordance with SOPs to ensure product quality.
Store plasma units, including unsuitable units and samples, according to SOPs.
Verify that pre-printed labels match dynamic labels to ensure accurate unit labeling.
Use sterile technique to draw samples and a heat sealer to maintain the sterility and quality of plasma unit samples.
May pack and ship samples and units according to SOPs and center procedures, and prepare shipping and unit disposal documentation.
Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures, promptly report equipment problems, and record variances.
Conduct daily equipment calibration according to SOPs.
Accurately record donor data in the electronic donor information management system.
Understand applicable hyper immune program policies and procedures at the center.
Maintain a clean and efficient work environment and ensure operating supplies and forms are available.
Follow HSE and OSHA policies and procedures and promote safety.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information.
May cross-train in other areas and perform other job-related duties as assigned.