LPN, Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse

Job Description

Bio Life Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. As a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse), you will support plasma center operations by determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing lab test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. You work under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and the Center Physician for medical issues.

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with plasma collection regulations and supporting EHS and Medical Affairs guidance.

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect becomes life‑changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected.

You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the guidance of the Center Manager or Assistant Manager and under the management of the Center Physician. Familiarity with the regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment is required.

You will follow guidance provided by Bio Life Medical Affairs and provide center‑level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS).

• 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 and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including standing orders from the Center Physician 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 as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, following EHS guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate‑equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Successfully complete the FDA‑approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• 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. We offer purpose, team support, career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits program including 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, united by an unwavering commitment to bring better health and a brighter future to people around the world.

USA - KS - Lenexa

Full time

Regular

Employee

No

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…