Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist 1

Join Octapharma Plasma, Inc. as a Phlebotomist 1, located in Plano, TX.

This role focuses on ensuring safe, compliant plasma collection while providing excellent donor service and maintaining equipment and facility standards.

• Ensure operation complies with all state and federal regulations, including FDA, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and donor satisfaction in line with company values.
• Keep work area clean and professional.
• Review and confirm donor identification and maintain donor confidentiality per SOPs.
• Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedures.
• Label and verify that each unit and sample is accurately labeled.
• Execute venipunctures and plasma collection while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Operate automated plasmapheresis machines, respond to alarms and alerts, and manage donor adverse events.
• Monitor donor conditions to ensure comfort, safety, and product quality.
• Maintain proper harvest ratio for donor safety and product quality.
• Disconnect donors and manage disposal of biohazard waste, including cleaning spills and following disposal protocols.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration, maintenance, and replacement of equipment as needed.
• Keep accurate documentation, including machine logs and other required records.
• Report unsafe situations and conditions to management.
• Maintain and replenish inventory on plasma carts.
• Drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms and alerts, performing routine QCs.
• Perform other job‑related tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• State certification or licensing as required.
• Minimum 3 months of experience in a medical or health‑care environment, or equivalent education and experience.
• Completed documentation of training before independent duties.
• Strong customer‑service skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal protocols.
• Basic computer knowledge and documentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations and procedure manuals.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated consistency and reliability (attendance, punctuality, full effort, flexibility).
• Willingness to work daytime, evening, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts frequently.
• Ability to perform venipuncture.

• Sit or stand for extended periods.
• Tug, lift, and pull up to 35 lbs.
• Bend, stoop, or kneel.
• Use all required PPE.
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• View a video display terminal no more than 18 inches away from the face for extended periods.
• Work in an environment with temperatures up to
  -40°C as required by SOPs.
• Perform precise tasks requiring repetitive small motor skills.
• Use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.

• Formal training
• 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
• Company‑paid holidays
• Personal time

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is growing at an impressive pace. We collect plasma to create life‑saving medicines worldwide and rely on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to achieve our mission.

Interested? Learn more online and apply at

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Plano, TX