Summary

CSL Limited is an Australian multinational specialty biotechnology company that researches, develops, manufactures, and markets products to treat and prevent serious human medical conditions. Founded in 1916 as Commonwealth Serum Laboratories, CSL has grown to become the world's fifth largest biotechnology company with operations in over 35 countries. The company specializes in blood plasma derivatives, vaccines, antivenoms, and cell culture reagents used in medical and genetic research applications. CSL operates through several key divisions including CSL Behring (focusing on rare and serious diseases), CSL Seqirus (one of the world's largest influenza vaccine providers), CSL Plasma, and CSL Vifor. With over 32,000 employees globally, CSL maintains a strong R&D pipeline and has invested over US$3.3 billion in research and development over the past five years. The company is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange and has its global headquarters in Parkville, Melbourne, Australia.

Job description

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, responsible for the efficient collection of plasma by performing venipuncture and monitoring the pheresis process
Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) to perform plasma collection procedures including donor set-up, venipuncture, monitoring and disconnect
Evaluates vein performance and makes corrections to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety
Explains the screening process, health screening tests, the appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other pertinent information to the donor
Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff
Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events
Performs calibrations, verifies equipment maintenance, and responds to complex equipment alarms or donor issues
Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system
Follows all Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures
Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover; alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent vocational or technical training; specialized medical or phlebotomy training preferred
Minimum of 18 months' experience in medical or health provider environment preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to perform basic math calculations
For Centers located in NY the following experience is also required: persons performing automated plasma pheresis procedures shall be licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, clinical laboratory technologists, clinical lab technicians or physician assistants, or persons with at least six months' experience in collecting whole blood for transfusion

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent vocational or technical training
Specialized medical or phlebotomy training preferred
Minimum of 18 months' experience in medical or health provider environment preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to perform basic math calculations
For Centers located in NY: licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, clinical laboratory technologists, clinical lab technicians or physician assistants, or persons with at least six months' experience in collecting whole blood for transfusion

Benefits

Health benefits

Company overview

CSL Limited is an Australian multinational specialty biotechnology company that researches, develops, manufactures, and markets products to treat and prevent serious human medical conditions. Founded in 1916 as Commonwealth Serum Laboratories, CSL has grown to become the world's fifth largest biotechnology company with operations in over 35 countries. The company specializes in blood plasma derivatives, vaccines, antivenoms, and cell culture reagents used in medical and genetic research applications. CSL operates through several key divisions including CSL Behring (focusing on rare and serious diseases), CSL Seqirus (one of the world's largest influenza vaccine providers), CSL Plasma, and CSL Vifor. With over 32,000 employees globally, CSL maintains a strong R&D pipeline and has invested over US$3.3 billion in research and development over the past five years. The company is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange and has its global headquarters in Parkville, Melbourne, Australia.