Plasma Center Nurse - LPN- Part-Time​/Weekend Availability

Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) Job Description

Bio Life Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is looking for a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations under the guidance of the Center Manager or Assistant Manager and the Center Physician. Key duties include determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. You will also handle medical emergencies, support vaccination programs, manage employee incidents, and may act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized.

• Determine donor eligibility, including 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).
• Evaluate donor reactions as outlined in SOPs and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, following EHS guidance.
• Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community.

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

• Medical/dental benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement benefits.
• Well‑being benefits.
• Vacation and sick time up to 80 hours of sick time per year and up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Company holidays.

• Hourly wage range: $26.88 – $36.96 (USA – CO – Thornton).
• Actual wage depending on qualifications, experience, and location.
• U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and participation in 401(k) plan with company match.
• U.S. based employees may be eligible to receive up to 80 hours of sick time per year.

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.

USA - CO - Thornton