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Plasma Center Nurse– LPN

Takeda · Fond du Lac, WI · $24.30–$33.44 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What makes you interested in plasma center nursing as an LPN in Fond du Lac?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason for this work that suggests they will stay.

Tell me about a time you worked in a fast-paced healthcare setting. How did you keep quality high?

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience balancing speed and safety in clinical work.

Tell me about a mistake you made in a clinical setting and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they report and learn from errors honestly, which safety depends on.

What would you do

A technician comes to you worried about a donor, but you're in the middle of a new donor exam. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they triage interruptions and respond to possible safety issues quickly.

How would you explain to a donor why they need to wait before they can donate again?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain rules plainly so the donor understands and comes back later.

How would you support the center manager on a day when the center is short-staffed?

What they are checking: Whether they help the team flex while keeping clinical duties safe.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd handle a donor whose hematocrit is just below the cutoff.

What they are checking: Whether they apply the eligibility rules exactly and explain the deferral clearly.

How would you respond to a donor who has a citrate reaction with tingling and muscle twitching?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize the reaction and follow protocol to slow or stop the collection and treat it.

What steps do you take to protect a donor's privacy when discussing test results?

What they are checking: Whether they keep sensitive results confidential in a busy, open center.

How do you keep up with changes to SOPs and eligibility rules?

What they are checking: Whether they actively stay current so they don't apply outdated criteria.

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The full job description

As published by Takeda.

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers. This position is eligible for a $2500 Sign on Bonus! What We Offer: • Comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1 – because your well-being matters • On-demand pay – access a portion of your earned wages before payday • Debt-free education opportunities – earn your degree or certifications with no out-of-pocket costs • Paid training – we’ll set you up for success from day one • Career growth and advancement opportunities – build your future here ! About BioLife Plasma Services Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. About the role: Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will determine donor eligibility to donate plasma, management of donor adverse events, review of laboratory test results, and donor notification of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager as applicable) for operational guidance and under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist will be familiar with regulations of the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center level support of environmental, health and safety (EHS). How you will contribute You will determine donor eligibility; to include, proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities. You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility. You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable. You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents. You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs. What you bring to Takeda: High school diploma or equivalent to 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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist Two years in a clinical or hospital setting What Takeda can offer you: Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases.   At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include medical/dental, paid time off and retirement benefits, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. More about us: At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. W e are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: USA - WI - Fond du Lac U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $24.30 - $33.44 The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. For information about our benefits, please click here . EEO Statement 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 - WI - Fond du Lac Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Part time Job Exempt No

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