Donor Center Technician 3

Job Summary

This role is responsible for determining donor eligibility, plasma collection, and product processing while maintaining compliance.

This is What You’ll Do

• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and industry regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP) to maintain production standards and facility compliance.
• Deliver a high level of customer service and positive donor experience in alignment with company values and culture.
• Assess donor eligibility by conducting vitals, microhematocrit and total protein testing, and registration in accordance with SOPs.
• Monitor donor conditions during procedures to ensure safety, comfort, and product quality.
• Set up, prepare, and operate automated plasmapheresis equipment; troubleshoot alarms, respond to adverse events, and disconnect donors upon completion.
• Collect, process, and store plasma products and samples, including freezer organization, shipment preparation, and temperature monitoring, in compliance with SOPs and regulations.
• Maintain donor center equipment through routine and periodic quality control checks and manufacturer-recommended procedures.
• Uphold cleanliness and organization of work and storage areas, ensuring adequate supplies, safe handling of biohazardous waste, and adherence to First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory methods.
• Maintain accurate and complete recordkeeping, confidentiality, and reporting in compliance with SOPs and company policy.
• Mentor and train junior technicians as a Designated Trainer; partner with Quality Assurance on performance, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee donor flow, including scheduling of lunches, breaks, and adherence to overall center schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This is What it Takes

• Three (3) months’ experience in clerical or customer service position preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
• Must be able to work-day and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts on a frequent basis.
• Attendance and punctuality required.
• Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Ability to read, follow, and interpret regulations, instructions and manuals required.
• Ability to understand verbal instruction required.
• Ability to read numbers on screening equipment and perform basic mathematical calculations required.
• Effective communication skills required.

Physical Requirements

• Utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to work in an environment with a temperature of -40°C or colder for extended periods.
• Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice
• Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for diagnostic tests.
• Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits

We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Company paid holidays
• Personal time

Pay Transparency

The expected base pay for this position is $21.50 - $28.67 - $35.84. Please note this wage range reflects what Octapharma Plasma expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base pay for a successful candidate within this range is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

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