Job Description

For over 40 years, HemaCare, a Charles River company, has worked to making a positive impact on the world by providing the highest quality cellular material and services to biotech and
pharmaceutical companies and research organizations that are performing innovative research and developing novel cell-based therapies.

We recognize that our success depends on the vision and passion of our employees; that is why we are devoted to making HemaCare a rewarding and valuable place to work. We believe in making a difference, and at HemaCare, you will make a difference every day.

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist I will screen donors, draw blood samples, assist or perform a collection of whole blood, leukapheresis, and/or plateletpheresis products, and perform various other duties to facilitate smooth and efficient operations under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy for blood specimens and product collections.
• Assess and reports unusual findings
o Status of venous access
o Signs and symptoms of citrate sensitivity
o Alterations in fluid volume Anticoagulation of extracorporeal circuit
• Identify donors that conform to HemaCare Donor Center standards through a screening process and report out of range values or unusual findings.
• Obtain accurate medical history
• Measure and record vital signs and demonstrate knowledge of acceptable parameters
• Utilize applicable aseptic techniques to plan, perform, and chart procedures following all company policies and procedures:
o Automated apheresis, utilizing apheresis machines such as Terumo Optia or Trima, which includes set-up, run, quality control, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance with RN oversite.
• Performs white blood cell collections, platelet collections, whole blood procedures, and other special procedures as required with RN oversite.
• Monitors procedure ensuring donor reactions are reported, and initial treatment was given within their scope of practice (i.e., pause procedure, elevate legs)
• Assist Physician Assistant or Physician and Registered Nurse on Bone Marrow collection procedures.
• Conduct quality control of collection equipment. Bring problems and irregularities to the attention of management, completing Donor Reaction, and Incident Report forms as necessary.
• Performs BECS Daily report reconciliation when the Donor Room Coordinator is unavailable.
• Assist donors with restroom breaks during collections.
• Perform weekly and monthly maintenance on donor room equipment.
• Perform daily, weekly, and/or monthly cleaning of donor collection work areas and storage units.
• Perform weekly and monthly Bone Marrow procedure room maintenance.
• Silences alarms and performs iSensix daily checkpoints.
• Assists with training new staff and performing equipment validations.
• Communicates inventory needs to management or as instructed.
• Restock supplies and perform end of day cleaning at the end of each shift.
• Coordinate with Donor Services and prepare whole blood collection tubes for the next day collections.
• Know and follow all safety rules relative to the area(s) of responsibility.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and external regulations regarding the products and procedures.
• Adhere to OSHA guidelines and other governmental and company standards
• Ability to understand and use correctly the Blood Establishment Computer Software (BECS)

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily using the skills and abilities outlined in this job description. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to read, interpret, and understand the company and industry manuals and compliance standards such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA, State, and AABB/FACT regulations.
• Must work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment. 
• Meets departmental quality standards.
• Excellent time management skills; ability to complete assignments within established timelines.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, computer literacy, and proficiency.
• Staff must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing tasks that may expose to blood borne pathogens, waste, infectious material, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen or as required per policy.
• The employee must use proper safety equipment, as directed

Education, Experience, and Licensure

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification that meets American Heart Association requirements
• CPT 1 License required
• One to two years previous blood banking, phlebotomist, medical assistant, and/or medical office experience preferred.
• Two years of customer service preferred.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $18.27 - $20.68. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About HemaCare

HemaCare, a Charles River company, is a global leader and trusted brand in the customization of human-derived biological products and services for biomedical research, drug discovery, and cell and gene therapy development. HemaCare’s vertically integrated solutions support preclinical research, clinical studies from phases 1 to 3, and commercialization with high-quality RUO and GMP-compliant starting material and apheresis collections. 

In January 2020, HemaCare was acquired by Charles River Laboratories, an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). Combined with Charles River’s integrated, early-stage portfolio of discovery, safety assessment, and manufacturing support services, the acquisition creates a unique, comprehensive solution for researchers and cell therapy developers and manufacturers worldwide to help accelerate their critical programs from basic research and proof-of-concept to regulatory approval and commercialization. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs and enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. We work closely with our clients throughout the clinical process to maximize success and drive positive clinical outcomes. 

Together, with over 17,000 employees within 80 facilities in 23 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At HemaCare, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. We have proudly supported the development of 100% of the current commercially available FDA-approved immunocellular therapies. Our mission is to provide a best-in-class portfolio of high quality, customizable human cellular material and services to support drug discovery, scientific research, and cell therapy. This resonates from our employees and impacts our customers because we know that every day is an opportunity to advance discoveries and make a difference in someone’s life. 

Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

 

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

 

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