Plasma Processing Technician

CSL Plasma•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Plasma Processing Technician is responsible for accurately and promptly sampling, testing, shipping, and storing plasma collected from donors. The role reports to the Assistant Center Manager and performs work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to protect plasma product quality and sterility. Duties include collecting samples, transferring and storing plasma units, verifying labels, documenting shipments and disposals, monitoring equipment, recording donor data, and maintaining a safe, clean, well-supplied work area. The technician may be cross-trained or assigned other job-related duties to support center operations. Bilingual skills may be required at the organization’s discretion. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. At least three months of laboratory or warehouse experience is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic math skills are required. Work takes place in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and may involve prolonged standing and walking, manual dexterity, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, exposure to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures, and bloodborne pathogens, and use of personal protective equipment. Overtime and extended hours may be required to support operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math calculation skills.
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.
Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking for up to 100% of the time.
Reach, bend, kneel, and demonstrate a high level of manual dexterity.
Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Wear personal protective equipment when performing specific tasks or working in designated areas.
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.
Bilingual skills may be required at the organization’s discretion to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

Collect plasma samples and move plasma units to the freezer in accordance with SOPs to ensure product quality.
Store plasma units, including unsuitable units and samples, according to SOPs.
Verify that pre-printed and dynamic labels match to ensure accurate unit labeling.
Use sterile technique to draw samples and a heat sealer to preserve 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 and promptly notify appropriate personnel of equipment problems.
Record variances and conduct daily equipment calibration according to SOPs.
Accurately record donor data in the electronic donor information management system according to SOPs.
Understand policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center, if applicable.
Maintain a clean, efficient work environment and ensure operating supplies and forms are available.
Follow Health Safety & Environmental (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.