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.

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

BioLife Plasma Services

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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 Us:Every day, our BioLife Testing Laboratories’ mission is to ensure the highest quality testing standards for the plasma we collect. The plasma our centers collect will become life-changing medicines for patients in need. Here, a commitment to lab testing quality, customer service to our centers and most importantly our commitment to our patients is expected.~~BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. ~~What Takeda can offer you:Takeda offers 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. 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.More about us:At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.To assist lab staff and management as needed in jobs (preanalytical in nature) that do not require performance by testing personnel in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applicable sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), with emphasis on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA), and applicable Takeda and BioLife policies, procedures and quality initiatives.  **Responsibilities **

- Perform sample receiving/accessioning/processing according to SOP.

- Perform sample centrifugation according to SOP as applicable to assigned area.

- Responsible for discarding samples.

- Request and receive back-up samples if applicable to assigned area.

- Perform equipment maintenance and sample management functions to ensure accuracy and appropriate sample processing is performed and completed so testing is performed in a timely manner.

- Daily communication of issues related to laboratory equipment, supplies, workload scheduling and participation in continuous improvement activities. Interactions involve basic courtesy, tact and respect.

- Non-technical duties include monitoring supply inventories, ensuring that supply bins on the Lab floor are adequately stocked, and that work area is maintained in a compliant state, equipment and instrumentation is cleaned in accordance with SOPs.

- Participate in operational excellence initiatives and projects to drive a culture of continuous improvement to achieve site operational excellence goals (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen and Developing Defect Free Processes (DDFP).

- Maintain general cleanliness of work area and assist other work areas as needed to ensure a clean and professional environment.

- Other duties as assigned.

**Education & Experience Requirements **

- High School diploma or equivalent required.

**Desired: **

- Previous work experience in a Lab setting is preferred

**Key Skills and Competencies **

- Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records.

- Demonstrate work history of above average performance and attendance.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, analytical and problem solving skills and be detail/result oriented.

- Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.

- Laboratory environment requiring the ability to walk and stand for the entire work shift.

- Requires frequent lifting up to 30 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 35 pounds.

- Due to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens, 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.

- The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

- Must be able to determine impact to product quality when testing deviations occur, contain the situation and implement preventive actions.

**Internal and External Contacts **

- Interfaces with employees of various educational backgrounds and levels within the company.  Must be able to communicate effectively with all these various business partners.

**Other Requirements **

- Ability to stand up for 6 - 8 hours

- Ability to lift, carry, pull up to thirty (30) pounds

**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 - GA - Social Circle - Baxter Pkwy

**U.S. Hourly Wage Range: **

$17.79 - $27.98

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  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 - GA - Social Circle - Baxter Pkwy

**Worker Type **Employee

**Worker Sub-Type **Regular

**Time Type **Full time

**Job Exempt **

No

Lab Sample Receiving Technician - 1st Shift

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 Us: **Every day, our BioLife Testing Laboratories’ mission is to ensure the highest quality testing standards for the plasma we collect. The plasma our centers collect will become life-changing medicines for patients in need. Here, a commitment to lab testing quality, customer service to our centers and most importantly our commitment to our patients is expected.~~BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. ~~**What Takeda can offer you: **

Takeda offers 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. 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.**More about us: **

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.**Role Responsibilities: **Responsible for performing testing in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applicable sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), with emphasis on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA), and applicable Takeda and BioLife policies, procedures, and quality initiatives.**ACCOUNTABILITIES **

- **Perform only ****high and moderate complexity tests for which certification has been authorized by the laboratory director or designee and deemed commensurate with their education, training, and technical abilities. **Responsible for sample management, test performance, quality control, result review, result reporting, and equipment maintenance such that accurate and appropriate sample testing is performed, completed, and reported in a timely manner. Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of donor test results.Test and maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as donor samples.Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.

- **Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or the reporting of test results, and either correct the problems or immediately notify the laboratory management. **Follow the laboratory’s established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

- **Participate in operational excellence initiatives and projects to drive a culture of continuous improvement to achieve site operational excellence goals (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen). **

- **Other duties as assigned ****. **

**Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise **

- Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and analytical/problem-solving skills

- Proficiency in the use of personal computers and applicable software

**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 **

- Must be able to determine the impact on product quality when testing deviations occur, contain the situation, and implement preventive actions.

**Interaction **

- Interfaces with employees of various educational backgrounds and levels within the company.  Must be able to communicate effectively with all these various business partners.

**Complexity **

- Ability to stand up for 6-8 hours

- Ability to lift, carry, and pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds

- Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens requires  90% of work tasks to be performed while wearing gloves

**EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: ** **Essential: **Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a biomedical discipline (Chemical, physical, biological, clinical lab science, or medical technology,)

**OR **Associate degree from an accredited college/university in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology**Desired: **Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or an Associate's degree in medical laboratory technology1-year laboratory training or work experience preferredMT or MLT certification from ASCP or other accredited certifying organization preferred

**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 - GA - Social Circle - Baxter Pkwy

**U.S. Hourly Wage Range: **

$18.80 - $29.56

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  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 - GA - Social Circle - Baxter Pkwy

**Worker Type **Employee

**Worker Sub-Type **Regular

**Time Type **Full time

**Job Exempt **

No

Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

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 **

**Please take this ****virtual tour ****to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers. **

**About BioLife Plasma Services **

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations.

~~BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. ~~

**About the role: **

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

**How you will contribute **

- You will determine donor eligibility; to include, proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).

- You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.

- You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.

- You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.

- You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.

- You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

**What you bring to Takeda: **

- High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements

- Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: EMT-Paramedic

- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification

- Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy

- Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist

- Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

**More about us: **

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

**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 - CO - Colorado Springs

**U.S. Hourly Wage Range: **

$26.88 - $36.96

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  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 - CO - Colorado Springs

**Worker Type **Employee

**Worker Sub-Type **Regular

**Time Type **Full time

**Job Exempt **

No

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