RN​/Medical Support Specialist

Job Description

We are Bio Life Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. We operate plasma donation centers and look for a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support operations. This role reports to the Plasma Center Manager.

This Medical Support Specialist will determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable results. The specialist works under guidance of the Center Manager and the Center Physician for medical issues. Familiarity with plasma collection regulations and a manufacturing environment is required. The specialist follows Bio Life Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow 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 when needing to provide unacceptable findings or guidance on medical or technical issues concerning donor safety and eligibility.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine further evaluation required by occupational health/ER.
• Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community.

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate level of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current state license or certification:
  Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfillment of state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completion of FDA approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years clinical or hospital experience.

We offer a purposeful work environment, a team you can count on, career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits program including medical/dental, paid time off, and retirement benefits. Our fast‑paced and friendly environment ensures a rewarding experience.

At Takeda, we transform patient care through novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best‑in‑class patient support programs. We are a patient‑focused company that inspires and empowers growth through life‑changing work.

Location:

USA - CA
- Fresno

Hourly Wage Range: $38.72 - $53.24

The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual wage offered may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, and education, and will comply with state or local minimum wage requirements.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, and sick and vacation accrual as described.

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.

USA - CA
- Fresno

Employee

Regular

Full time

No