Plasma Center Processing Technician

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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 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: Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers (5%) Perform all required duties in the area of Sample Processing (including, but not limited to): 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.

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 records. 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, Interaction, Innovation, Complexity.

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: FLSA Classification (US) - Non-Exempt. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Location: USA - TX - San Antonio - Deza

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No