By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. **Job Description** **About BioLife Plasma Services** Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. _BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd._ This position will require 6-8 weeks of travel for training purposes. All travel expenses for training will be covered by the company and will include cost of flights, rental car, lodging, and meals. Travel home for the weekend may be permitted and can be discussed further in the interview process. Position will be based out of our brand new plasma donation facility in East Harlem, NY opening March 2025! Start dates are scheduled for December 2024. **_OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE_** This position is responsible for performing job functions in Phlebotomy and may perform Medical History job skills as assigned and trained to complete. All below listed responsibilities must be completed in compliance with federal, state, local and company-specific regulations related to quality of product, employee and donor safety, and to the proper performance of day-to-day activities. Employees must also maintain complete and accurate records, in accordance with cGMP. **_ACCOUNTABILITIES_** + **Committed to meet customer service expectations** **(10%)** + Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor. + Answer phones within reasonable timeframe. + Maintain orderly filing system, purging records as needed. + **Perform all required duties in the area of** **Phlebotomy** **(including, but not limited to):** **(70%)** + 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. + Install, prime, and disconnect disposable sets on the plasmapheresis machines + Stock supplies break down empty cartons and assist with proper disposal. + **May perform all required duties in the area of** **Medical History** **(including, but not limited to): (20%)** + Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor questionnaire system. + Perform finger stick, 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. **Job Description / Role Profile** **_DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS_** **Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise** + 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 OperatingProcedures(SOPs) and to maintaincompleteand accurate records. + Ability to multi-task and work as a team player. **Leadership** + Integrity + Fairness + Honesty + Perseverance + Putting the patient at the center + Building trust with society + Reinforcing our reputation + Developing the business **Decision-making and Autonomy** + Refers to Center Manager for guidance on complex, medium-impact or above decisions (internal) + Refers to management team for escalated donor/employee concerns (internal) **Interaction** + Responsible for providing exceptional customer service to donors (external) and fellow employees (internal) + Attend staff meetings and other team meetings as required. + Good verbal communication and customer service skills. **Innovation** + Coordinates will all other center roles to effectively problem solve, ensure safety of staff and donors, and provide an exceptional customer experience. **Complexity** + 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 **_EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:_** **Essential:** High School Diploma or equivalent required **Desired:** Experience in a laboratory, hospital, or other regulated environment is a plus **_ADDITIONAL INFORMATION_** + FLSA Classification (US) - Non-Exempt + Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. **BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary** We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. **For Location:** USA - NY - New York **U.S. Starting Hourly Wage:** $22.50 The starting hourly wage reflects the actual starting rate for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in 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, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. **EEO Statement** _Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law._ **Locations** USA - NY - New York **Worker Type** Employee **Worker Sub-Type** Regular **Time Type** Full time **Job Exempt** No