APT
Company: Biolife Plasma Services
Location: Villa Park
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
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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 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 job duties
associated with the screening, processing, and sample collection
for new and repeat donors, as well as providing training to staff.
Fully trained in all Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample
Processing job skills. All listed duties must comply 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. 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 core
and elective duties in the area of Phlebotomy (including, but not
limited to): (40%) Perform venipuncture of donors and programming
of plasmapheresis machine. Monitor donors during donation process
and manage donor reactions. Troubleshoot venipuncture issues and
respond to plasmapheresis machine alarms. Perform all core and
elective duties in the area of Medical History (including, but not
limited to): (25%) 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. Perform
all core and elective duties in the area of Sample Processing
(including, but not limited to): (15%) Prepare units for frozen
storage. Collect and store samples from plasma units for testing.
Organize plasma boxes/documents for scheduled shipments and assist
in loading shipments. Provide training assistance in support of
center management and supervisory team (10%) 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 Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to
maintain complete and accurate records. Good verbal communication
and customer service skills. Demonstrated technical competence
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. Ability to multi-task and work as a team
player. Attention to detail and ability to work independently
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 32 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
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. W e are committed to equitable pay for all
employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay
practices. For Location: USA - IL - Villa Park U.S. Hourly Wage
Range: $20.00 - $25.41 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 - IL -
Villa Park Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type
Full time Job Exempt No
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