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Talecris Plasma Resources Opens First New Center in Champaign, Illinois
New Plasma Collection Center Offers Employment and Donation Opportunities
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. AND CHAMPAIGN, IL (February 13, 2007) – Talecris Plasma Resources, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc., today opened its newest plasma collection center in Champaign, Illinois. This center, located at 24 East Green Street in Suite 16, is one of 58 plasma collection centers owned by Talecris, and is the first new center to open since the launch of the Talecris Plasma Resources business in November 2006. The plasma donated at Talecris Plasma Resources centers provides the source material for the production of critical care protein therapies that treat people with life-threatening disorders in a variety of therapeutic areas, including immunology, pulmonology, and hemostasis.
With a staff of nearly 1,000 talented people, Talecris Plasma Resources expects to add 20 jobs to the local Champaign economy as a result of this center opening. The center currently has opportunities for an assistant manager, a quality supervisor, physician substitutes, phlebotomists, donor processors, and plasma processors. As Talecris views its employees as its most valuable resource, employment with the innovative biotherapeutics company includes competitive compensation and benefits packages. Potential applicants with a focus on quality, safety, compliance, and excellence interested in joining the Talecris team should visit www.talecrisplasma.com or e-mail their information to careers@talecris.com.
In addition to supporting the local economy through employment opportunities, Talecris Plasma Resources needs Champaign residents to donate plasma to help save the lives of thousands of patients who rely on Talecris’ products. Each plasma donation session takes approximately two hours. Plasma donors will be compensated for their time for each donation, and can donate up to two times per week. All donors must be in good health and provide a valid form of photo identification, and proof of their permanent address.
“Talecris Plasma Resources is proud to now be a part of Champaign,” said Jim Kramer, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and General Manager, Talecris Plasma Resources, Inc. “We look forward to employing members of the community and to working with residents who donate plasma in order to meet the growing demand for critical care protein therapies.”
Talecris remains dedicated to providing reliable supplies of the safest and most advanced protein therapeutics possible. In November of 2006, Talecris launched Talecris Plasma Resources in an effort to further ensure the reliable supply and safety of its products “from arm to arm” — from the arms of plasma donors, to the arms of people who rely on the life-saving therapeutics Talecris manufactures from this plasma. Additional plasma collection centers will be added throughout the nation in the coming months as part of Talecris Plasma Resources’ expansion plan.
For more information, contact:
Lacy McMahon, Talecris Biotherapeutics
Tel.: 919.316.6316, Fax: 919.316.6673
E-mail: lacy.mcmahon@talecris.com
About Talecris Biotherapeutics: Inspiration. Dedication. Innovation.
Talecris Biotherapeutics is a global biotherapeutic and biotechnology company that discovers, develops and produces critical care treatments for people with life-threatening disorders in a variety of therapeutic areas including immunology, pulmonology, and hemostasis. Talecris is proudly building upon a 60-year legacy of innovation and a commitment to improving the lives of people who rely on its therapeutic products. With an emphasis on scientific inquiry and technological excellence, Talecris is expanding its current portfolio of products, programs, and services through its own world-class product development organization as well as through strategic initiatives that leverage its strengths with those of its partners.
Talecris, with revenues of approximately $1.2 billion in 2007, is headquartered in biotech hub Research Triangle Park, N.C., and employs more than 4,000 talented people worldwide.
To learn more about Talecris and how our employees are making a difference in the lives of patients and the healthcare community, visit www.talecris.com.
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