Octapharma Plasma, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Donor Center Technician 1
West Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expOctapharma Plasma, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing lives and careers through growth opportunities. They are seeking a Donor Center Technician 1 to ensure compliance with regulations, maintain high levels of customer service, and monitor donor conditions for safety and product quality.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and industry regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP) to maintain production standards and facility compliance
Maintain high levels of customer service, donor confidentiality, and a positive donor experience
Monitor donor conditions and perform eligibility assessments, including vitals, microhematocrit, total protein testing, and donor registration, to ensure safety and product quality
Set up, prepare, and operate automated plasmapheresis equipment; respond to alarms, troubleshoot alerts, and disconnect donors upon procedure completion
Perform plasma collection and processing, including sterile product and sample handling, freezer organization, and preparation of shipments in compliance with SOPs and transportation regulations
Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures, report malfunctions, and document variances as required
Maintain cleanliness of the donor center and work areas, ensuring professional appearance, proper stocking, and safe disposal of biohazardous waste and spills
Maintain and perform quality control on donor center equipment according to SOPs and manufacturer instructions
Maintain complete and accurate recordkeeping in compliance with company SOPs
Provide oversight of product safety and quality by maintaining proper collection ratios, monitoring donor safety, and responding to adverse donor events
Troubleshoot machine issues and perform routine quality control checks on equipment
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and industry regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP) to maintain production standards and facility compliance
Maintain high levels of customer service, donor confidentiality, and a positive donor experience
Monitor donor conditions and perform eligibility assessments, including vitals, microhematocrit, total protein testing, and donor registration, to ensure safety and product quality
Set up, prepare, and operate automated plasmapheresis equipment; respond to alarms, troubleshoot alerts, and disconnect donors upon procedure completion
Perform plasma collection and processing, including sterile product and sample handling, freezer organization, and preparation of shipments in compliance with SOPs and transportation regulations
Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures, report malfunctions, and document variances as required
Maintain cleanliness of the donor center and work areas, ensuring professional appearance, proper stocking, and safe disposal of biohazardous waste and spills
Maintain and perform quality control on donor center equipment according to SOPs and manufacturer instructions
Maintain complete and accurate recordkeeping in compliance with company SOPs
Provide oversight of product safety and quality by maintaining proper collection ratios, monitoring donor safety, and responding to adverse donor events
Troubleshoot machine issues and perform routine quality control checks on equipment
Always utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five pounds
Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel
Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens
Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time
Enter an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder according to Standard Operating Procedures
Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for diagnostic tests
Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication
Preferred
Three (3) months' experience in clerical or customer service position preferred
Specific certification or licensing based on State requirements
Company
Octapharma Plasma, Inc.
About Us: Octapharma Plasma, Inc. helps change lives through the incredible power of plasma donation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Judy Smith
COO and EVP
Barry Pomeroy
Vice President - Finance
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