What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sample Processing Technician position at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd?
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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.
OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE
Responsible for all Sample Processing job skills, including, preparing plasma units for freezing, preparing samples of plasma for testing, and preparing plasma units and samples for shipment.
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
- Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers (5%)
- Perform all required duties in the area of Sample Processing (including, but not limited to) : (95%)
- 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.
- Organize plasma boxes / documents for scheduled shipments and assist in loading shipments.
- Manage supplies, assist management team with inventory control procedures, break down empty cartons and assist with proper disposal.
DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Technical / Functional (Line) Expertise
Leadership
Decision-making and Autonomy
Interaction
Innovation
Complexity
DUCATION, 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
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 - LA - Bossier City
U.S. Starting Hourly Wage :
16.00
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 - LA - Bossier City
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
