Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist 2 - Job Description

Join Octapharma Plasma and help grow our rapid expansion while supporting donors, patients, and professional development opportunities.

Octapharma Plasma is a leading plasma collection company dedicated to creating life‑saving medicines. We value continuous learning, high customer service standards, and a supportive workplace culture.

As a Phlebotomist 2, you will operate automated plasmapheresis machines, manage donor safety, maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, mentor junior staff, and support quality improvement initiatives.

• Ensure overall operation compliance with FDA SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP.
• Provide exceptional customer service and a positive donor experience.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Verify donor identity and confidentiality per SOPs.
• Set up equipment and supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedures.
• Label units and samples accurately.
• Execute venipunctures and plasma collection with highest quality and safety standards.
• Operate plasmapheresis machines, respond to alarms and alerts, and manage donor adverse events.
• Monitor donor conditions to ensure comfort and product quality.
• Manage biohazard waste disposal and clean spills between donors.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration/maintenance of machines.
• Document logs, records, and any incidents accurately.
• Report unsafe conditions to management.
• Stock and replenish inventory on plasma carts.
• Mentor Phlebotomist I, ensuring training efficiency and compliance.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms, perform routine and periodic quality control checks.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance on donor floor performance and continuous improvement.
• Execute First In-First Out tasks as assigned.
• Perform other job‑related tasks as required.

• High‑school diploma or GED required.
• State‑specific certification or licensing as required.
• Minimum three months experience in a medical or health‑care environment or equivalent education/experience.
• Completed documentation of training before independent duties.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal protocols.
• Basic computer skills.
• Accurate and complete documentation ability.
• Read and interpret safety regulations and procedure manuals.
• Effective in a fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated consistency, reliability, punctuality, and flexibility.
• Availability for daytime, evening, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
• Venipuncture skill required.
• Effective communication skills.
• Collaboration and adaptability skills.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to thirty‑five pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
• Use of required PPE.
• Occupational exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
• Work within a visual range of a display terminal within eighteen inches.
• Repeat precise small‑motor tasks (e.g., drawing blood).
• Use of assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.
• Operate in temperatures up to
  -40°C as per SOPs.

• Formal training program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Wellness program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and company‑paid holidays.
• Personal time.

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life‑saving medicines worldwide. We are growing rapidly and our teamwork, compassion, and expertise drive positive impact for patients and communities.

Interested? Learn more online and apply now at .

INNER SATISFACTION. OUTSTANDING IMPACT.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing