Plasma Processing Technician (Bilingual – English/Spanish)

CSL•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Plasma Processing Technician is responsible for accurate and timely sampling, testing, shipping, and storage of plasma collected from donors. The role reports to the Assistant Center Manager and follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to protect plasma product quality. Duties may include packing and shipping samples and units, preparing shipping and disposal documentation, and supporting other areas through cross-training as business needs require. Bilingual skills may be required at the organization’s discretion. The technician maintains a clean and efficient work environment, ensures operating supplies and forms are available, follows Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and OSHA policies, promotes safety, and maintains the confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information. Other job-related duties may be assigned. CSL Plasma operates a plasma donation network, and collected plasma is used by CSL to manufacture plasma-derived therapies. CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL, a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with more than 29,000 employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform basic math calculations.
Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions and follow basic instructions and guidelines.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills may be required at the organization’s discretion.
Ability to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs.
Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and perform work requiring a high level of manual dexterity.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment for specific tasks or areas.

Nice To Haves

At least three months of experience in a laboratory or warehouse environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Collect plasma samples and move plasma units to freezers in accordance with SOPs.
Store plasma units, including unsuitable units and samples, according to SOPs.
Verify that pre-printed and dynamic labels match.
Use sterile technique to draw samples and a heat sealer to maintain sample sterility and quality.
Pack and ship samples and units in accordance with SOPs and center procedures, as needed.
Prepare shipping and unit-disposal documentation.
Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures, record variances, and promptly inform appropriate personnel of equipment problems.
Calibrate equipment daily according to SOPs.
Accurately record donor data in the electronic donor information management system.
Understand center policies and procedures for hyper immune programs, if applicable.
Maintain a clean, efficient work environment and ensure adequate operating supplies and forms are available.
Follow HSE and OSHA policies and procedures and promote safety.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information.
Cross-train in other areas as needed to meet business needs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.