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Octapharma Plasma, Inc. · 4 months ago

Donor Center Technician I

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is a company focused on plasma collection and processing. They are seeking a Donor Center Technician I to ensure compliance with regulations, maintain a high level of customer service, and perform various tasks related to donor eligibility and plasma collection.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Ensures total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approved Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production standards and ensure facility compliance

Maintains high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company values and culture

Maintains cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment. Stocks and maintains an orderly work area with sufficient supplies to meet production demands

Maintains Donor Center equipment based on Standard Operating Procedures and applicable manufacturer instructions

Monitors donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality of plasma product

Maintains Donor confidentiality based on company policy

Maintains complete and accurate record keeping per company’s Standard Operating Procedures

Responsible for troubleshooting machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (defined as daily/monthly) on equipment

Cleans any blood or plasma spills and performs proper procedure for disposition of biohazardous waste

Performs other job-related tasks, as assigned

Ensures that donor meets eligibility criteria based on Standard Operating Procedures

Performs donor vitals evaluation per Standard Operations Procedure

Performs finger stick for Microhematocrit and Total Protein determination

Registers applicant donors per Standard Operating Procedures

Sets up and prepares all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedures per standard operating procedures

Disconnects donor after plasmapheresis process is completed per standard operating procedures

Maintains proper ratio to ensure donor safety and quality of product

Operates the automated plasmapheresis machines including response and evaluation of all machine alarms and alerts, responds to donor adverse events, and documents exceptions

Prompt and sterile collection and storage of plasma product and samples per Standard Operating Procedures

Handles tested and untested product, as well as product with unsuitable test results

Properly organize samples and product in a walk-in storage freezer per Standard Operating Procedures

Prepares product and samples for shipments, per Standard Operating Procedures and federal transportation regulations

Monitors freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately inform appropriate personnel if equipment is not functioning properly. Record variance if applicable

Qualification

FDA regulationsOSHA complianceCLIA standardsGMP knowledgeCustomer serviceBasic computer skillsRecord keepingMathematical calculationsEnglish proficiencyEffective communicationOrganizational skills