Lab Sample Receiving Technician - 1st Shift
Company: Biolife Plasma Services
Location: Porterdale
Posted on: July 3, 2025
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Job Description:
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to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About Us: Every day,
our BioLife Testing Laboratories’ mission is to ensure the highest
quality testing standards for the plasma we collect. The plasma our
centers collect will become life-changing medicines for patients in
need. Here, a commitment to lab testing quality, customer service
to our centers and most importantly our commitment to our patients
is expected. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda
Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. What Takeda can offer you: Takeda
offers a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on,
opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits
program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. Every day at
BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the
lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our
donors, we'll support you. More about us: 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, in which our teams
are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a
Brighter Future to people around the world. To assist lab staff and
management as needed in jobs (preanalytical in nature) that do not
require performance by testing personnel in accordance with
established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applicable
sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), with emphasis
on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), the Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA), and applicable Takeda and BioLife
policies, procedures and quality initiatives. Responsibilities
Perform sample receiving/accessioning/processing according to SOP.
Perform sample centrifugation according to SOP as applicable to
assigned area. Responsible for discarding samples. Request and
receive back-up samples if applicable to assigned area. Perform
equipment maintenance and sample management functions to ensure
accuracy and appropriate sample processing is performed and
completed so testing is performed in a timely manner. Daily
communication of issues related to laboratory equipment, supplies,
workload scheduling and participation in continuous improvement
activities. Interactions involve basic courtesy, tact and respect.
Non-technical duties include monitoring supply inventories,
ensuring that supply bins on the Lab floor are adequately stocked,
and that work area is maintained in a compliant state, equipment
and instrumentation is cleaned in accordance with SOPs. Participate
in operational excellence initiatives and projects to drive a
culture of continuous improvement to achieve site operational
excellence goals (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream
Mapping, Kaizen and Developing Defect Free Processes (DDFP).
Maintain general cleanliness of work area and assist other work
areas as needed to ensure a clean and professional environment.
Other duties as assigned. Education & Experience Requirements High
School diploma or equivalent required. Desired: Previous work
experience in a Lab setting is preferred Key Skills and
Competencies Ability to read and follow Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records.
Demonstrate work history of above average performance and
attendance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
analytical and problem solving skills and be detail/result
oriented. Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Laboratory environment requiring the ability to walk and stand for
the entire work shift. Requires frequent lifting up to 30 pounds,
and occasional lifting up to 35 pounds. Due to potential exposure
to blood borne pathogens, 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove
wear. The physical demands described above are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Must be able to determine impact
to product quality when testing deviations occur, contain the
situation and implement preventive actions. Internal and External
Contacts Interfaces with employees of various educational
backgrounds and levels within the company. Must be able to
communicate effectively with all these various business partners.
Other Requirements Ability to stand up for 6 - 8 hours Ability to
lift, carry, pull up to thirty (30) pounds BioLife Compensation and
Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor
as you consider the next step in your career. W e are committed to
equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more
transparent with our pay practices. For Location: USA - GA - Social
Circle - Baxter Pkwy U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $16.97 - $26.65 The
estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this
position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of
factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant
for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique
skills, level of education attained , certifications or other
professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant
lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual
hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local
minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based e
mployees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based
employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision
insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and
long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition
reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays,
and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are
also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick
time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid
vacation. EEO Statement 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. Locations USA - GA - Social Circle
- Baxter Pkwy Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time
Type Full time Job Exempt No
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