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Job Description Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life‑changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. About the Role Determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. Work under the guidance of the Center Manager and under the management of the Center Physician. Responsibilities Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). Evaluate donor reactions in accordance with SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing Center Physician’s standing orders and coordinating donor transport to emergency care facilities. Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility. Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable. Manage employee incidents and decide on further evaluation required by occupational health/ER, following EHS guidance. Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community, as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements. Current state license or certification: LPN or LVN. Current CPR and AED certification. Basic IV therapy certification, fulfilling state requisites. Complete FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist. Two years in a clinical or hospital setting. Benefits We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits. You may also be eligible for short‑term incentives, a 401(k) plan with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits. U.S. based employees receive up to 80 hours of sick time and new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. Compensation U.S. Hourly Wage: $24.32 – $33.44. Compensation depends on qualifications, experience, skill, education, certifications, and location. Wages comply with state or local minimum wage requirements. Location USA – TX – Humble Job Type Employee (Regular, Full time) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr