Plasma Processing Technician

CSL•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

Responsible for the accurate and timely sampling, testing, shipping, and storage of plasma collected from donors. The role reports to the Assistant Center Manager and performs work in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), center procedures, Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, and OSHA requirements. The position helps maintain a clean and efficient work environment, supports center operations, and protects the confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information. The technician may be cross-trained in other areas and may perform other job-related duties as assigned. Bilingual skills may be required at the organization’s discretion. CSL Plasma operates nearly 330 donation centers in the U.S. and Europe. It is a subsidiary of CSL, a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with more than 29,000 employees. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL to manufacture plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Will perform basic math calculations.
Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions.
Understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines.
See and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
Reach, bend, kneel, and demonstrate a high level of manual dexterity.
May occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas.
Work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information.

Nice To Haves

At least three months of experience in a laboratory or warehouse environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
As needed, pack and ship samples and units in accordance with SOPs and center procedures, and prepare shipping and unit-disposal documentation.
Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures, record variances, and immediately notify appropriate personnel when equipment is not functioning properly.
Conduct daily equipment calibration according to SOPs.
Accurately record donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in SOPs.
Understand center policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs, if applicable.
Maintain a clean, efficient work environment and ensure operating supplies and forms are available as needed.
Follow HSE and OSHA policies and procedures and promote safety in all actions.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information.
May be cross-trained in other areas to meet business needs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.