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Biolife Plasma Services

Sr. Sample Processing Technician

Biolife Plasma Services, Victorville, California, United States, 92392

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This role requires that all individuals on the team hold one of the following current/active certifications: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 License (CPT1), a California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 License (CPT2), a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS), or a California Medical Laboratory Technician License (MLT). This position is eligible for California licensing reimbursement if a current license is not held at time of application. OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE Responsible for all Sample Processing job skills, including, preparing plasma units for freezing, preparing samples of plasma for testing, and preparing plasma units and samples for shipment. This position is responsible for performing job functions in two primary work areas, and will either perform Phlebotomy or Medical History job skills, in addition to performing Sample Processing job skills. All below listed responsibilities must be completed in compliance with federal, state, local and company-specific regulations related to quality of product, employee and donor safety, and to the proper performance of day-to-day activities. Employees must also maintain complete and accurate records, in accordance with cGMP. ACCOUNTABILITIES Committed to meet customer service expectations (10%) Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.

Answer phones within reasonable timeframe.

Maintain orderly filing system, purging records as needed.

Perform all required duties in the area of

Sample Processing

(including, but not limited to): (60%)

Prepare

units

for

frozen

storage.

Collect

and

store

samples

from

plasma

units

for

testing.

Perform

routine

maintenance

on

the

freezer

including

monitoring

freezer

and

refrigerator

temperatures

and removing ice buildup.

Prepare

frozen

plasma

units

and

samples

for

shipping

following

established

protocol.

Organize

plasma

boxes/documents

for

scheduled

shipments

and

assist

in

loading

shipments.

Manage

supplies,

assist

management

team

with

inventory

control

procedures,

break

down

empty

cartons

and assist with proper disposal.

May perform duties in the area of

Phlebotomy

(including, but not limited to): (20%)

Perform venipuncture of donors and programming of plasmapheresis machine.

Monitor donors during donation process and manage donor reactions.

Perform all duties required for the setup, verification, operation, and trouble-shooting of plasmapheresis equipment per SOP, within scope of training. Also, maintain and calibrate equipment.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise Supports the center management team in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiating changes to center processes as needed, through use of company approved procedures (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen).

Maintain general cleanliness of work area and assist other work areas as needed to ensure a clean and professional environment.

Ability

to

read

and

follow

Standard

Operating

Procedures

(SOPs)

and

to

maintain

complete

and

accurate

rec ords.

Ability to multi-task and work as a team player.

Leadership Integrity

Fairness

Honesty

Perseverance

Putting the patient at the center

Building trust with society

Reinforcing our reputation

Developing the business

Decision-making and Autonomy Refers to Center Manager for guidance on complex, medium-impact or above decisions (internal)

Refers to management team for escalated donor/employee concerns (internal)

Interaction Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to donors (external) and fellow employees (internal)

Attend staff meetings and other team meetings as required.

Good verbal communication and customer service skills.

Innovation Coordinates will all other center roles to effectively problem solve, ensure safety of staff and donors, and provide an exceptional customer experience.

Complexity Production environment requiring the ability to walk and stand for the entire work shift.

Requires frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knee.

Requires frequent lifting up to 26 lbs. and occasional lifting of materials 32 lbs.

50 lbs.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS Essential:

High School Diploma or equivalent required Desired:

Experience in a laboratory, hospital, or other regulated environment is a plus ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

(Add any information legally required for your country here) FLSA Classification (US) - Non-Exempt

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is

an important factor

as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to

equitable

pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: USA - CA - Victorville

U.S. Starting Hourly Wage: $20.50

The starting hourly wage reflects the actual starting rate for this position.

The actual hourly wage offered will be

in accordance with

state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based

employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S.

based employees

may be

eligible to

participate

in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and

well-being

benefits, among others. U.S.

based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to

80 hours

of sick time, and new hires are eligible to

accrue

up to

120 hours

of paid vacation.

EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. Locations

USA - CA - Victorville

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt No by Jobble