Description:
Step into a role where speed, accuracy, and organization drive life-saving outcomes. As a Processing Lead, you’ll manage the behind-the-scenes operations that ensure plasma is processed, stored, and shipped safely and efficiently. From sample handling to inventory control, your work supports the production of plasma-derived therapies that help patients around the world.
What you'll do
- Process plasma and samples in accordance with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
- Perform centrifugation, labeling, inspection, and aseptic sealing of plasma units.
- Ensure timely placement of samples into freezers and monitor equipment temperatures.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues; perform calibrations and verify maintenance.
- Manage freezer inventory and optimize storage for efficiency.
- Control disposition of unsuitable products with proper documentation.
- Prepare shipments and verify product accuracy, support quarantine and QA release.
- Track and record data for Specialty Programs and donor classifications.
- Maintain clean, organized workspaces and ensure adequate operating supplies.
- Monitor donor flow and reallocate personnel to minimize wait times.
- Educate donors on center policies, donation procedures, and plasma-based therapies.
- Review donor records for completeness and compliance with cGMP.
- Communicate with management about workflow issues and improvement opportunities.
- Perform quality control checks on lab equipment and maintain documentation.
- Follow all SOPs, OSHA guidelines, and regulatory policies to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
- Answer phones courteously and direct inquiries appropriately.
Qualifications And Need-to-know
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a laboratory or warehouse environment preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely.
- Comfortable working in a regulated environment with exposure to bloodborne pathogens and cold storage.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform light physical tasks including standing, walking, and bending.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Familiarity with plasma processing equipment and inventory systems is a plus.