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Sample Processing Tech

Sample Processing Tech

Biolife Plasma Services CareersWest Des Moines, IA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Job Description

Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.

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) :

    (95%)

    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.

    DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

    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

    rec

    ords.

  • 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

  • Refers to Center Manager for guidance on complex, medium-impact or above decisions (internal)
  • Refers to management team for escalated donor / employee concerns (internal)
  • Interaction

  • Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to donors (external) and fellow employees (internal)
  • Attend staff meetings and other team meetings as required.
  • Good verbal communication and customer service skills.
  • Innovation

  • Coordinates will all other center roles to effectively problem solve, ensure safety of staff and donors, and provide an exceptional customer experience.
  • Complexity

  • 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 (-40F).
  • 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 pro-longed glove wear
  • DUCATION, 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.
  • BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

    We understand compensation is

    an important factor

    as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to

    equitable

    pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

    For Location :

    USA - IA - West Des Moines

    U.S. Starting Hourly Wage :

    $16.00

    The starting hourly wage reflects the actual starting rate for this position.

    The actual hourly wage offered will be

    in accordance with

    state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

    U.S. based

    e mployees may be eligible for short-term incentives.U.S.

    based employees

    may be

    eligible to

    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, among others. 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.

    Locations

    USA - IA - West Des Moines

    Worker Type

    Employee

    Worker Sub-Type

    Regular

    Time Type

    Full time

    Job Exempt

    No

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