BioLife Plasma Services
Plasma Center - Sample Processing Technician
BioLife Plasma Services, Spring, Texas, us, 77391
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About BioLife Plasma Services Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.
BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
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. All responsibilities must be performed in compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations related to quality of product, employee and donor safety, and proper day‑to‑day performance. Employees must also maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with cGMP.
Accountabilities / Responsibilities
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers (5%)
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 the management team with inventory control procedures, break down empty cartons and assist with proper disposal.
Technical / Functional 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). Maintains general cleanliness of work area and assists 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 records. Ability to multi‑task and work as a team player.
Leadership and Competencies 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). Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to donors (external) and fellow employees (internal).
Interaction and Communication Good verbal communication and customer service skills.
Innovation Coordinates with all other center roles to effectively problem solve, ensure safety of staff and donors, and provide an exceptional customer experience.
Physical Requirements 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. Must be able to occasionally work in a cold environment ranging from -20 °C (-4 °F) to -40 °C (-40 °F). Must have fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment sounds from a distance. Due to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.
Qualifications
Essential: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Desired: Experience in a laboratory, hospital, or other regulated environment is a plus.
Benefits and Compensation FLSA Classification (US) - Non-Exempt. Starting hourly wage $16.00. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives. Employees may 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. 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.
Location and Work Type Location: USA - TX - Spring. Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Part time Job Exempt: No
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Plasma Center - Sample Processing Technician
role at
BioLife Plasma Services
About BioLife Plasma Services Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.
BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
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. All responsibilities must be performed in compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations related to quality of product, employee and donor safety, and proper day‑to‑day performance. Employees must also maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with cGMP.
Accountabilities / Responsibilities
Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers (5%)
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 the management team with inventory control procedures, break down empty cartons and assist with proper disposal.
Technical / Functional 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). Maintains general cleanliness of work area and assists 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 records. Ability to multi‑task and work as a team player.
Leadership and Competencies 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). Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to donors (external) and fellow employees (internal).
Interaction and Communication Good verbal communication and customer service skills.
Innovation Coordinates with all other center roles to effectively problem solve, ensure safety of staff and donors, and provide an exceptional customer experience.
Physical Requirements 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. Must be able to occasionally work in a cold environment ranging from -20 °C (-4 °F) to -40 °C (-40 °F). Must have fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment sounds from a distance. Due to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.
Qualifications
Essential: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Desired: Experience in a laboratory, hospital, or other regulated environment is a plus.
Benefits and Compensation FLSA Classification (US) - Non-Exempt. Starting hourly wage $16.00. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives. Employees may 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. 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.
Location and Work Type Location: USA - TX - Spring. Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Part time Job Exempt: No
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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