LPN – Plasma Center Nurse

Job Description

As a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse), you will support the daily operations of a plasma donation center by ensuring donor safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Determine donor eligibility to donate plasma.
• Manage donor adverse events.
• Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results.
• Operate under guidance of the Center Manager for operational support.
• Work under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues.
• Familiarize with plasma collection industry regulations or manufacturing environment.
• Provide center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS) following Bio Life Medical Affairs guidance.

• Determine donor eligibility including informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing serological protein electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in the SOPs.
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies and coordinate donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance.
• Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents; determine if additional evaluation is required by occupational health or ER and refer to EHS guidance.
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats.

• High school diploma or equivalent to a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned (LPN or LVN).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• At least two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At Bio Life, while you focus on our donors, we will support you with a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

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.

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.

Bio Life Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $24.32 - $33.44. 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, 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. They may also 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…