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BioLife Plasma Services · 1 day ago

Training Lead Technician

Addison, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$21/hr - $28.88/hr

1+ years exp

BioLife Plasma Services is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with rare diseases. The Training Lead Technician is responsible for assisting the Training Supervisor in managing the training program, ensuring all personnel are competent in their roles, and providing leadership and oversight in the operational flow of the center.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Maintains complete and accurate records to ensure that all personnel are competent to perform their assigned duties

Reviews employee training materials to meet initial and annual certification requirements

Ensures timely completion of cross-training and annual re-certification training

Monitors center training needs and performs cross-training, re-training, SOP training, preventative action training and other training as needed

Works closely with the Training Supervisor and management team to communicate center/employee needs as they relate to training

Communicates regularly with the Training Supervisor and Center Management to ensure compliance with training requirements and that adequate support is provided to employees in the work area

Review Quality Control Records as applicable and assigned

Perform venipuncture of donors and programming of plasmapheresis machine

Monitor donors during donation process and manage donor reactions

Perform all duties required for the setup, verification, operation, and trouble-shooting of plasmapheresis equipment per SOP, within scope of training. Also, maintain and calibrate equipment

Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor questionnaire system

Perform fingerstick, test sample, and record other donor measures to include hematocrit, total protein and weight

Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS)

Coordinate donors to donor floor and compensate donors using the Debit Card system

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

Manage supplies, assist management team with inventory control procedures, break down empty cartons and assist with proper disposal

Monitors the production areas and donor flow to ensure employees meet goals and comply with company quality standards and procedures

Perform change of lot number for soft goods

Perform quarterly and annual tube sealer cleaning

Prepare a non-conforming event log entry, counsel employees on Level 1 non-conforming events, and enter appropriate information into database

Coordinates and performs new employee orientation, including company background, health and safety requirements, policies and procedures and other company expectations

Qualification

Phlebotomy certificationMedical History certificationSample Processing certificationFDA-regulated environment experienceTechnical problem-solvingCustomer serviceEffective communicationOrganizational skillsLeadershipTeam player

Required

A minimum of one year of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Prior certification in all three primary operational areas of the plasma center (Medical Historian, Phlebotomy, and Processing Technician)

Completion of all training through Lead Technician

Demonstrated understanding of center operations in an FDA-regulated environment

Effective communication, organizational, and technical/problem-solving skills

Demonstrated work history of above average performance, customer service, and attendance

Effective oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to organize and direct the work of others and resolve conflicts effectively

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

Ability to multi-task and work as a team player

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 26 lbs. and occasional lifting of materials 32 lbs. – 50 lbs

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

Essential: High School Diploma or equivalent required