Plasma Process Lab Tech

Position Overview

Operates under the direct supervision of Operations Supervisor. Follows and adheres to buyer specifications. Ensures there are no out-of-compliance conditions when processing plasma or samples. Completes tasks accurately and in compliance, setting the example for employees under their lead.

Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and Company Policies to ensure donor suitability, product integrity, and the continued good health of donors in compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, state regulations, and other applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure product integrity by complying with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, state regulations, and ABO’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) along with other applicable standards.
• Organize products in the storage freezer, ensuring consistent organization.
• Perform the QA review of donor samples.
• Perform the QA review of products to be shipped to the consignee.
• Assist with process flow in the lab, ensuring bottles enter the freezer within the proper time frame.
• Coordinate daily activities in the processing area.
• Make daily assignments in coordination with the manager.
• Provide preventive maintenance on equipment (centrifuge, heat sealers, thermometer, internal freezer thermometers and graph recorders) and calibrate as necessary.
• Observe technicians for compliance.
• Assist with the destruction of unacceptable units by quarantining and discarding unacceptable samples and products.
• Manage the flow of units in accordance with the SOP.
• Facilitate training of new lab team members.
• Set up, operate, and maintain instruments used for manipulating, monitoring, and storing plasma products (Quality Control).
• Maintain instruments used for processing and storing donor samples and products.
• Document operational and maintenance activities when necessary.
• Determine supply inventory requirements; order and restock as needed.
• Communicate delays and issues to center management or other necessary parties.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (must be able to show proof).
• Strong customer service skills.
• Must be proficient in English (Read, Write, Speak) with legible handwriting.
• Current CPR card.
• Proficient with computer entry.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Certified as a Trainer.
• Six months’ experience in plasma processing (requirements may be adjusted by management based on knowledge, skills, and abilities).
• May be required to travel for training.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Physical Demands

Requires the use of hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, and occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Must be able to stand for extended periods (2-4 hour intervals) and lift, tug, or pull up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Works with standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other conditions common to a donor center. Requires the use of personal protective equipment such as protective eyewear, lab coat, gloves, and freezer jacket/gloves/pants, and may involve working in a walk-in freezer for short intervals (-20°C or colder).