Apheresis Registered Nurse

1 month ago

Memphis, Tennessee, United States Charles River Laboratories, Inc. Full time
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 Registered Nurse I will assume responsibility for the daily activities involved in the collection of plateletpheresis, leukapheresis, and whole blood.

Partner with other donor room staff to ensure a smooth operation and efficient production of blood products. Must be able to interact with various departments to ensure integrity and quality of daily processes.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Utilize applicable aseptic techniques to plan, perform, and chart the following procedures in accordance with HemaCare Donor Center policies and procedures
  • Automated plateletpheresis and leukapheresis including set-up, run, quality control, troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
  • White blood cell collections and other special procedures as required
  • Whole blood procedures
  • Make appropriate adjustments to apheresis machines based on product integrity and physical status of donor
  • Expertise in venous access, identification, and treatment of donor reactions
  • Expertise in blood donor medical history
  • Expertise in assessment of laboratory reports
  • Appropriate handling of information regarding positive test results
  • Work cohesively as a team member and at times in a non-verbal manner while under pressure and time constraints
  • Consistently manage self in ways that express professionalism
  • Demonstrate warmth and compassion in a meaningful manner
  • Understand and correctly use the Blood Establishment Computer Software (BECS)
  • Responsible for the evaluation, management, and documentation of donor reactions, post donation reports, risk management reports and customer complaint forms
  • Provide technical and clinical guidance to staff as needed
  • Preparation of all paperwork related to daily production
  • Maintain positive communication with interacting departments
  • Ensure satisfactory completion of all donor records
  • Rigid adherence to all safety and quality protocols and regulation
  • Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Licensure

  • Minimum of 2 years acute care nursing experience
  • 3 years previous blood banking, apheresis and phlebotomy experience preferred.
  • Associates degree in healthcare required, BSN preferred.
  • Must have current state RN licensure
  • Current BLS certification
Technical Skills

  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to quickly learn new software programs as needed.
  • Must have good phlebotomy technique including the ability to assess the status of venous integrity, signs, and symptoms of citrate sensitivity, alterations in vasomotor state and fluid volume and inadequate coagulation of extracorporeal circuit.
  • Has a methodical, organized, and detail-oriented approach to tasks.
  • Computer knowledgeable
  • Previous Electronic Medical Record Software (EMR) experience
  • Blood Establishment Computer Software (BECS) experience, preferred
Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $ $46.78 per hour.

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 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 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 - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.


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, a member of our Human Resources team by sending an ssage to crrecruitment_UScrl.

This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, criver and hemacare.

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