Sample Processing Tech

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Job Description

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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) : (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

Leadership

Decision-making and Autonomy

Interaction

Innovation

Complexity

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

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