Plasma Processing Technician

CSL•Port Saint Lucie, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the accurate and timely sampling, testing, shipping and storage of plasma collected from donors. The Role · In compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), responsible for collecting plasma samples and moving plasma units to freezer to ensure product quality. · Ensure plasma units are properly stored according to SOPs, which could include unsuitable plasma units and samples. · Ensures accuracy of unit labeling by verifying the pre-printed label matches the dynamic label. · Utilize sterile technique to draw samples and use heat sealer to assure the sterility and quality of plasma unit samples per SOPs. · May ensure samples and units are packed and shipped in accordance with SOPs and center procedures. Prepares shipping and unit disposal documentation. · Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately informs appropriate personnel if equipment is not functioning properly. Records variances. · Conduct daily calibration of equipment according to SOPs. · Ensure the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs. · Understand the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable. · Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed. Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures. Promotes safety in all actions. · Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information. · May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business. · Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business. · Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of three (3) months experience in laboratory or warehouse environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Will perform basic math calculations
Understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions
Understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines
Will see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas
Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

Collecting plasma samples and moving plasma units to freezer to ensure product quality.
Ensuring plasma units are properly stored according to SOPs, which could include unsuitable plasma units and samples.
Ensuring accuracy of unit labeling by verifying the pre-printed label matches the dynamic label.
Utilizing sterile technique to draw samples and use heat sealer to assure the sterility and quality of plasma unit samples per SOPs.
Ensuring samples and units are packed and shipped in accordance with SOPs and center procedures.
Preparing shipping and unit disposal documentation.
Monitoring freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately informing appropriate personnel if equipment is not functioning properly.
Recording variances.
Conducting daily calibration of equipment according to SOPs.
Ensuring the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.
Understanding the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
Maintaining a clean efficient work environment, and ensuring sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed.
Following all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures.
Promoting safety in all actions.
Maintaining confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
Performing other job-related duties as assigned.