LPN – Medical

Job Description

This role is a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) at Bio Life Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. The position supports plasma center operations under guidance from the Center Manager/Assistant Manager and under medical management from the Center Physician. The role requires commitment to customer service and quality and compliance with plasma collection regulations.

Bio Life Plasma Services collects high‑quality plasma that becomes life‑changing medicines. Donors are motivated and a commitment to outstanding customer service and quality is expected.

The Medical Support Specialist determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The specialist follows SOPs, provides health and safety support, and may serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized.

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent management, AIDS education, confidential self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including developing Center Physician’ standing orders and coordinating donor transport to emergency facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings or medical/technical guidance.
• Support Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is needed, referencing occupational health/ER guidance.
• Act as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Fulfill state requirements for basic IV therapy.
• Complete FDA‑approved training requirements for Bio Life Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

At Takeda, you will help improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. Bio Life supports you with a purposeful career, career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical/dental, paid time off, retirement benefits, and a fast‑paced, friendly environment.

Takeda transforms patient care through novel specialty pharmaceuticals and world‑class support programs. As a patient‑focused company, we inspire and empower employees to grow through life‑changing work. We are a certified Global Top Employer offering stimulating careers, encouraging innovation, and striving for excellence in an inclusive, collaborative workplace.

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $23.85 – $32.79. The actual wage offered may reflect qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, subject to state or local minimum wage requirements.

U.S. employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time, holidays, and wellness benefits. Employees may receive up to 80 hours of sick time per year and up to 120 hours of paid vacation as a new hire.

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 – LA – Baton Rouge
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub‑Type: Regular
Time Type: Part Time
Job Exempt: No