Plasma Processing Technician

Job description

**The Opportunity**

Responsible for the accurate and timely sampling, testing, shipping and storage of plasma collected from donors.

You will report to the Assistant Center Manager.

**The Role**

+ In compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), responsible for collecting plasma samples and moving plasma units to freezer to ensure product quality.
+ Ensure plasma units are properly stored according to SOPs, which could include unsuitable plasma units and samples.
+ Ensures accuracy of unit labeling by verifying the pre-printed label matches the dynamic label.
+ Utilize sterile technique to draw samples and use heat sealer to assure the sterility and quality of plasma unit samples per SOPs.
+ May ensure samples and units are packed and shipped in accordance with SOPs and center procedures.

Prepares shipping and unit disposal documentation.
+ Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately informs appropriate personnel if equipment is not functioning properly.

Records variances.
+ Conduct daily calibration of equipment according to SOPs.
+ Ensure the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.
+ Understand the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
+ Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed.

Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures.

Promotes safety in all actions.
+ Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
+ May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
+ Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

**Your skills and experience**

**Education**

High school diploma or equivalent required

**Experience**

+ Minimum of three (3) months experience in laboratory or warehouse environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
+ Will perform basic math calculations

**Working Conditions**

(physical & mental requirements)

+ Understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions
+ Understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines
+ Will see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
+ Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time
+ Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity
+ Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
+ Fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
+ Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and to blood borne pathogens
+ Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas
+ Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs

**Our Benefits**

For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp .

**About CSL Plasma**

CSL Plasma (https://www.cslplasma.com/) operates one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated plasma collection networks, with over 350 plasma collection centers in the U.S., Europe and China.

Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL Behring (https://www.csl.com/) , a global biotherapeutics business and a member of CSL.

Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL Behring for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries.

The parent company, CSL (https://www.csl.com/) , headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people.

**We want CSL to reflect the world around us**

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are.

It fuels our innovation day in and day out.

By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

Learn more Inclusion and Belonging | CSL (https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging) .

**Do work that matters at CSL Plasma!**

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CSL makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran) or other classification protected by applicable US federal, state or local law.

CSL complies with all applicable employment laws, including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

https://www.cslbehring.com/careers/eeo-statement

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