Plasma Center Medical Support Specialist LPN

About the Role

You will determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. You will work under the guidance of the Center Manager and the Center Physician and provide support of environmental, health and safety (EHS). The role requires familiarity with plasma collection regulations.

• Determine donor eligibility, including management of informed consent, AIDS education, and confidential self‑exclusion.
• Conduct medical history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and review serologic protein electrophoresis (SPE) results.
• Evaluate donor reactions, follow SOPs for medical emergencies, and facilitate donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Consult with the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings and for guidance on medical or technical issues.
• Support the Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is required by occupational health.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats.

• High school diploma or equivalent; or graduate‑level nursing program with state requirements.
• Licensed or certified as LPN or LVN in the state of assignment.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfilled state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Completed FDA‑approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Minimum two years experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical/dental coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits.

United States – Arizona – Phoenix

Hourly wage: $25.60 – $35.20 (actual wage may vary based on qualifications, experience, and other factors).

U.S. employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and additional benefits such as a 401(k) plan with company match, sick time, and vacation accrual.

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.