Takeda · 1 month ago
Phlebotomy/Lab Lead Technician - Bachelor's Degree in Science and 2 Years of Total Protein Testing Experience Required
USA - UT - Riverton
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$19/hr - $26.13/hr
2+ years expTakeda is a pharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of patients with rare diseases. The Phlebotomy/Lab Lead Technician will be responsible for overseeing donor screening, processing, and sample collection while also providing leadership and training to staff.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Responsible for all job duties associated with the screening, processing, and sample collection for new and repeat donors, as well as center leadership and training
Fully trained in all Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample Processing job skills
Position will provide oversight of operational flow, assist in training new and existing employees, and provide leadership to staff
Committed to meet customer service expectations (5%)
Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor
Answer phones within reasonable timeframe
Maintain orderly filing system, purging records as needed
Maintain qualifications and perform all duties (core and elective) for Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample Processing areas
Train new and existing staff on donor center procedures through demonstration, instruction, observation, and feedback. (60%)
Provide leadership and training assistance in support of center management and supervisory team, including oversight of operational flow. (25%)
Perform all non-core area tasks, and those limited to Lead Technician and above (including, not limited to): (10%)
Respond and analyze HB detect alarms associated with Aurora machines and/or RBC spills associated with the PCS2 machines
Perform change of lot number for soft goods
Perform quarterly and annual tube sealer maintenance
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 records
Good verbal communication and customer service skills
Demonstrated technical competence
Requires demonstrated leadership and technical expertise, including full certification in Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample Processing
Internal promotion requiring a minimum of one-year experience with BioLife, deviation from guideline may occur based on business needs
Refers to Center Manager for guidance on complex, medium-impact or above decisions (internal)
Refers to management team for escalated donor/employee concerns (internal)
Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to donors (external) and fellow employees (internal)
Attend staff meetings and other team meetings as required
Ability to multi-task and work as a team player
Attention to detail and ability to work independently
Effective coaching and counseling skills
Coordinates will all other center roles to effectively problem solve, ensure safety of staff and donors, and provide an exceptional customer experience
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 32 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Science
2 Years of Total Protein Testing Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Demonstrated leadership and technical expertise, including full certification in Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample Processing
Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records
Good verbal communication and customer service skills
Ability to multi-task and work as a team player
Attention to detail and ability to work independently
Effective coaching and counseling skills
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 32 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
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
Preferred
Experience in a laboratory, hospital, or other regulated environment is a plus
Benefits
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
Well-being benefits
Up to 80 hours of sick time
Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
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