BioLife Plasma Services is hiring: Phlebotomist in Chesapeake

Overview

Phlebotomist role at BioLife Plasma Services

Join to apply for the Phlebotomist role at BioLife Plasma Services. This is a position within a plasma donation center environment.

About The Role

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and perform as a plasma donor screener and phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.

How You Will Contribute

• Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Perform venipuncture of donors and programming of plasmapheresis machines.
• Monitor donors during the donation process and manage donor reactions.
• Set up, verify, operate, and troubleshoot plasmapheresis equipment within training scope.
• Install, prime, and disconnect disposable sets on plasmapheresis machines.
• Stock supplies, break down empty cartons, and assist with proper disposal.
• Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature; monitor the electronic donor questionnaire system.
• Perform finger sticks, test samples, and record measures such as hematocrit, total protein, and weight.
• Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS).
• Coordinate donors to the donor floor and compensate donors using the Debit Card system.
• Support the center management team in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement using approved procedures (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen).

What You Bring To BioLife

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire shift
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees
• Ability to lift up to 5 lbs, with occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs and rarely 50 lbs
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance
• Due to exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), prolonged glove wear is required for most tasks
• 1 or more years of experience in a customer- or patient-facing role is helpful

What BioLife/ Takeda Can Offer You

We offer a purpose-driven environment with opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits program, including retirement benefits, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance, and more, in a fast-paced, friendly setting.

Location and Compensation

Location: USA - VA - Chesapeake

Starting hourly wage: $17.00. The actual wage offered will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements. U.S. based employees may be eligible for incentives and benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits. Paid time off details vary by location and tenure.

EEO Statement

Takeda is committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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, veteran status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.

Other

Locations: USA - VA - Chesapeake. Worker Type: Employee. Worker Sub-Type: Regular. Time Type: Part time. Job Exempt: No.