Plasma Center Nurse- LPN

Job Description

We are looking for a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support daily plasma donation center operations at Bio Life Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The role focuses on ensuring donor eligibility, managing adverse events, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

• Determine donor eligibility for plasma donation.
• Obtain and document informed consent, conduct medical history interview, and perform physical examination and blood testing.
• Review laboratory results including Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE) and notify donors of unsuitable results.
• Manage donor adverse events and coordinate medical emergency SOPs, including standing orders and transport to emergency care.
• Collaborate with the Center Physician and Medical Affairs for medical or technical guidance.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluation or referral to occupational health.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats within the local community.
• Provide center‑level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance.

• High school diploma or recognized nursing program graduate with state requirements; equivalent education acceptable.
• Currently licensed as LPN or LVN in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfil state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA‑approved training for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Minimum two years experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Location:

USA – IA – Cedar Falls. Hourly wage range $23.04 – $31.68, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; short‑term and long‑term disability; basic life insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteer time off; company holidays; well‑being benefits; up to 80 hours of sick time and 120 hours of paid vacation for new hires.

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.