Justina Washington
About Justina Washington
Justina Washington is a phlebotomist at Octapharma Plasma, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she has worked since 2016, contributing to the collection of human blood plasma for life-saving medicines.
Work at Octapharma Plasma
Justina Washington has been employed as a Phlebotomist at Octapharma Plasma, Inc. since 2016. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, she has contributed to the company's mission of collecting human blood plasma, which is crucial for developing life-saving medicines. Her role involves ensuring the safe and efficient collection of plasma from donors, which supports patients with rare, chronic, or genetic diseases. Justina has been part of Octapharma Plasma during its expansion to operate 45 plasma donation centers across the United States.
Education and Expertise
Justina Washington's educational background includes studies at James Monroe High School, where she attended from 2002 to 2007. She furthered her education at Medtech College, achieving an Associate degree from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she studied at the American Beauty Academy and Hair Academy, focusing on cosmetology from 2013 to 2014 and 2012 to 2013, respectively. This diverse educational experience has equipped her with a range of skills applicable in her current role.
Background
Before joining Octapharma Plasma, Justina Washington held various positions in the service industry. She worked as a Crew Trainer at McDonald's from 2005 to 2007 and as a Crew Member at Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc. from 2012 to 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Additionally, she served as a Technical Service Consultant at Sprint from 2007 to 2011 in Overland Park, Kansas. These roles provided her with foundational customer service and teamwork skills that are beneficial in her current position.
Contributions to Healthcare
In her role at Octapharma Plasma, Justina Washington has contributed to the collection of human blood plasma used in the creation of medicines that benefit patients globally. The products developed from this plasma support patients in over 100 countries, particularly in therapeutic areas such as hematology, immunotherapy, and intensive care. Her work plays a vital role in the healthcare system, directly impacting the lives of individuals with serious health conditions.