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Entity: CSL Plasma
Job Category: Plasma Operations
Job Family: Plasma Center Operations
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Employer Reference: R-295870
Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
Be part of something new, from day one.
This is not just another role. This is a rare chance to be at the heart of something exciting, something that matters, and something that will have a lasting impact on the future of CSL.
This is a full-time, permanent role for someone ready to grow, contribute, and thrive.
WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY DIFFERENT?
This is not a typical center opening. Here is what makes this role one of a kind:
- A four-day operational schedule to start, designed to support a stronger, more sustainable work rhythm.
- A scheduled donor model with zero walk-in traffic, creating a more controlled, predictable, and optimized experience for donors and the team alike.
- A small, close-knit facility where your contributions are visible, valued, and felt across the entire operation every single day.
- An exclusive front-row seat to cutting-edge innovations being piloted at this concept center, with your direct feedback helping to shape the future of plasma centers across our entire network.
This is the opportunity to be a pioneer. Are you ready?
The Opportunity
Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
You will report to the Assistant Center Manager
The Role
- In compliance with SOPs perform all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
- In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, performs venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process.
- Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety. Ensures donation process is efficient and makes adjustments when necessary to make the process a positive experience for the donor.
- May educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma. Explains the screening process, the health screening tests performed, the appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other information pertinent to the donor. Ensures that all donor questions are answered timely, accurately and professionally.
- Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff.
- Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events.
- Required to perform calibrations and verify that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs. Required to respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
- Troubleshoots equipment failures. Creates incident documentation, removes and/or replaces equipment from service.
- Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover. Alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.
- May provide guidance and technical training about processes and procedures to donor floor staff and other staff as required.
- Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
- Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
- Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed. Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures. Promotes safety in all actions. May conduct routine audits of these internal procedures and documentation.
- Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
- May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
- Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Your skills and experience
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience
- Minimum eighteen (18) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Specialized medical or phlebotomy training preferred
Working Conditions
(physical & mental requirements)
- Ability to complete routine forms or conduct routine oral communications
- Understands, remembers and communicates routine, factual information
- Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation
- Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time
- Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity
- Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
- Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and to blood borne pathogens
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas
- Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs
#VHP
About CSL Plasma
CSL Plasma operates one of the world's largest and most sophisticated plasma donation networks, with nearly 330 donation centers in the U.S. and Europe. CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL, a global biopharma company. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent company, CSL (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY), headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 29,000+ people. For more information about CSL Plasma visit, https://www.cslplasma.com/.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
Entity: CSL Plasma
Job Category: Plasma Operations
Job Family: Plasma Center Operations
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Employer Reference: R-295870
Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
Be part of something new, from day one.
This is not just another role. This is a rare chance to be at the heart of something exciting, something that matters, and something that will have a lasting impact on the future of CSL.
This is a full-time, permanent role for someone ready to grow, contribute, and thrive.
WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY DIFFERENT?
This is not a typical center opening. Here is what makes this role one of a kind:
- A four-day operational schedule to start, designed to support a stronger, more sustainable work rhythm.
- A scheduled donor model with zero walk-in traffic, creating a more controlled, predictable, and optimized experience for donors and the team alike.
- A small, close-knit facility where your contributions are visible, valued, and felt across the entire operation every single day.
- An exclusive front-row seat to cutting-edge innovations being piloted at this concept center, with your direct feedback helping to shape the future of plasma centers across our entire network.
This is the opportunity to be a pioneer. Are you ready?
The Opportunity
Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
You will report to the Assistant Center Manager
The Role
- In compliance with SOPs perform all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
- In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, performs venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process.
- Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety. Ensures donation process is efficient and makes adjustments when necessary to make the process a positive experience for the donor.
- May educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma. Explains the screening process, the health screening tests performed, the appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other information pertinent to the donor. Ensures that all donor questions are answered timely, accurately and professionally.
- Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff.
- Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events.
- Required to perform calibrations and verify that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs. Required to respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
- Troubleshoots equipment failures. Creates incident documentation, removes and/or replaces equipment from service.
- Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover. Alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.
- May provide guidance and technical training about processes and procedures to donor floor staff and other staff as required.
- Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
- Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
- Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed. Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures. Promotes safety in all actions. May conduct routine audits of these internal procedures and documentation.
- Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
- May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
- Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Your skills and experience
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience
- Minimum eighteen (18) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Specialized medical or phlebotomy training preferred
Working Conditions
(physical & mental requirements)
- Ability to complete routine forms or conduct routine oral communications
- Understands, remembers and communicates routine, factual information
- Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation
- Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time
- Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity
- Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
- Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and to blood borne pathogens
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas
- Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs
#VHP
About CSL Plasma
CSL Plasma operates one of the world's largest and most sophisticated plasma donation networks, with nearly 330 donation centers in the U.S. and Europe. CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL, a global biopharma company. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent company, CSL (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY), headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 29,000+ people. For more information about CSL Plasma visit, https://www.cslplasma.com/.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead concept artist jobs.
- Professional portfolio demonstrating shipped games, film, or animation projects
- Proficiency in Photoshop and digital painting with industry-standard workflows
- Experience mentoring junior artists and providing structured creative feedback
- Ability to establish and document a consistent visual language across a production
- Familiarity with real-time asset pipelines and engine constraints in Unreal or Unity
- Strong collaboration skills working alongside art directors, writers, and production teams
Tips for Your Lead Concept Artist Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to each studio
Lead concept artist roles are defined by the studio's genre and aesthetic. If you're applying to a AAA games studio, front-load your portfolio with high-fidelity character and environment work. For animation or film, emphasize visual development and mood boards that show stylistic range.
Show leadership work, not just craft
Hiring managers for lead roles want evidence you've directed other artists, defined a visual language, or given feedback on a production. Annotate your portfolio pieces to explain the decisions you made as a lead, not just the artwork you produced.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead concept artist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read job posts for the hidden requirements
Lead concept artist postings often bury the real requirements in the middle: a specific engine pipeline, a proprietary tool, or a niche style like stylized realism or 2.5D. Flag those details before applying and address them directly in your cover letter.
Prepare a walkthrough of one shipped project
Most lead concept artist interviews include a portfolio review where you narrate your process. Pick one shipped title or released project and prepare a five-minute walkthrough covering your brief, your iterations, the feedback you received, and how the final direction evolved.
Negotiate with competing offers in hand
Lead roles carry significant variation in total compensation depending on studio size and IP tier. If you have competing offers, studios in final-round negotiations expect you to disclose that. It shifts the conversation from "are you interested" to "what do we need to offer to close."
Lead Concept Artist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead concept artists?
The companies hiring the most lead concept artists right now include Gaudenzia, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Maryland, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in studios actively in mid-production on AAA titles or feature animation projects.
How many lead concept artist jobs are remote?
About 54% of lead concept artist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a broader shift in how studios staff visual development roles. Remote availability is highest for visual development and pre-production work, while roles tied to real-time pipelines or on-set art direction tend to stay on-site.
How do you become a lead concept artist?
Start by building a focused portfolio in a specific genre, such as games, film, or animation, that demonstrates both technical range and a distinctive artistic voice. Ship multiple projects as a mid-level artist, seek out opportunities to mentor juniors or define style guides, and document that leadership work visibly in your portfolio. Most leads earn the title after demonstrating ownership of a visual direction on a production.
Can you get hired as a lead concept artist with little experience?
Getting a lead concept artist role with limited professional experience is rare, but not impossible if you can demonstrate readiness through other evidence. A strong shipped indie project where you served as the sole or primary artist, credible freelance production credits, or visible mentorship work on open source or collaborative projects can substitute for years of studio employment in some smaller studios.
What does the lead concept artist interview process look like?
Most studios run a two-to-three stage process. The first stage is a portfolio review call where you walk through past work and explain your creative decisions. The second stage often includes an art test, a style match exercise, or a live sketch review. Final stages typically involve conversations with the art director and production leads to assess how you'd operate within that studio's pipeline and culture.
Where can I find and apply to lead concept artist jobs?
You can find and apply to lead concept artist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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