Want to Expand

We’re growing fast.

There are so many ways Octapharma Plasma can enhance your life and your career. Our strong growth is creating great learning and career development opportunities throughout our company, and especially our donation centers. Because you’re someone who loves to learn, enjoys people, and has a real heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a:

PHLEBOTOMIST

OCTAPHARMA LITTLE YORK CENTER.   1541 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77093  (off Little York Road and the Hardy Toll Road).

 This is What You’ll Do:

• Sets up and prepares all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedure [as well as the disconnection process].
• Maintain familiarity and compliance with company SOPs, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines (as they relate to product quality, donor safety, and proper procedural accuracy).
• Operates the automated plasmapheresis machines, including response and evaluation of all alarms and machine errors, documentation of exceptions, etc.
• Removes and/or replaces equipment from service.
• Monitors donors for reactions and equipment operations to ensure donor safety and quality of product.
• Maintains and ensures the proper sanitation of equipment and work areas.
• Disposes of all contaminated disposable supplies and biohazard waste.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of necessary records, including Machine Logs.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly calibration and maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines.
• Ensures donor confidentiality, meets customer service expectations, greets and acknowledge donors, as they are assigned to donation area and after completing donation process.
• Maintains/stocks adequate inventory and replenishes supplies where applicable.
• Reports all unsafe situations or conditions to supervisors and/or management.
• Cross-trains and helps in another area of production, as determined based on center needs.  (*Required).
• Performs other job or center-related tasks, as assigned.

This is Who You Are: 

• Part brand ambassador, part clinical technician
• A person committed to excellent customer service all day, every day, regardless of the circumstances.
• Someone with positive energy, always willing to pitch in where needed.
• Understanding, patient, and genuinely authentic.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Able to function and keep up in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. (staying focused and working with a sense of urgency).
• Must be able to professionally accept constructive criticism and critiques.  
• Hungry to build a great career.
• Fearless Leader
• Able to remain professional at all times regardless of outside circumstances.

This is What It Takes:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work early mornings, days, late evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds and spend long periods of time on your feet without rest.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to understand and follow protocol.
• Ability to communicate effectively from amongst a very diverse group.
• Must have 6+ months of customer service experience (working in-person with customers/patients, handling inquires and/or resolving complaints).
• Must have 6+ months of experience in phlebotomy (position, not training).
• Must strictly adhere to the company's Appearance and Dress Code requirements.
• Must have the flexibility to sometimes stay past your shift, for varying amounts, in order for the center to remain within FDA regulations related to staffing.
• Demonstrates Consistency and Reliability (attendance, attitude, work ethic, etc.)
• General computer skills. (can comfortably navigate programs using universal symbols and steps).
• Bilingual is a plus (not required).
• CPR Certification is a plus (not required).

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company paid holidays
• Personal Time

More About Octapharma Plasma Inc.

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

Interested? Learn more online and apply now at:  octapharmahiring.com

And if you know someone else who’d be a great fit at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., please forward this posting along!                 INNER SATISFACTION.  OUTSTANDING IMPACT.