Lead Technician

Job Description BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., seeks a Lead Technician to manage donor screening, processing, and sample collection while providing center leadership and training. Responsibilities Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor. Answer phones within a reasonable timeframe. Maintain an orderly filing system, purging records as needed. Perform all duties for Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample Processing areas. Train new and existing staff on donor center procedures through demonstration, instruction, observation, and feedback. (60%) Provide leadership and training assistance in support of center management and supervisory team, including oversight of operational flow. (25%) Perform all non-core area tasks, including responding to and analyzing HB detect alarms associated with Aurora machines and/or RBC spills associated with the PCS2 machines. (10%) Perform change of lot number for soft goods. Perform quarterly and annual tube sealer maintenance. Support center management in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiating changes to center processes as needed using 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. Read and follow SOPs and maintain complete and accurate records. Demonstrate technical competence and maintain certification in Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample Processing. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Education, Behaviours and Skills Essential: High School Diploma or equivalent. Desired: Experience in a laboratory, hospital, or other regulated environment is a plus. Required certifications in Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample Processing. Additional Information FLSA Classification (US): Non-Exempt. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Location USA - IL - Fairview Heights Compensation U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $19.00 - $27.17. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. Benefits U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with 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. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, and new hires 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. Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt No #J-18808-Ljbffr Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.