Title: Blood Bank Operations Manager
Location: Bay Area, California
Overview:
- Prove people management experience.
- Will manage 4 Sups and a team of about 40, including 15 CLS and 20 CLT.
- Multiple clients and 24/7 operations.
What you will do:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of Testing Laboratory, including infectious disease testing, product QC, and operations support.
- Directly manage department structure and suggest changes for increased efficiency, service, quality, and team member engagement.
- Collaborate with department supervisors to set goals and timelines.
- Perform complex testing on samples and oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and documentation.
- Write/revise SOPs, training plans, and identify workflow efficiencies.
- Develop training materials and assess team competency.
Implement quality control programs and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Prepare technical reports for management and hospital personnel.
- Manage a team of Clinical Laboratory Scientists, supervisors, and support staff.
- Design work schedules, delegate responsibilities, and conduct human resource management tasks.
- Ensure strong performance of external blood testing revenue business line.
- Make staffing and operational decisions based on customer demand and utilization patterns.
- Implement policies and procedures, manage budgets, and promote service excellence.
- Observe privacy and security policies to protect sensitive information.
Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or life science
Required Experience Qualifications:
- 1+ to 2 years of supervisory experience
- 5+ to 7 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab or blood center
Licenses and Certifications:
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist - CLS required Upon Hire or
- CLS – MTA - California Clinical Laboratory Scientist required Upon Hire
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of immunohematology, chemistry, virology, and blood banking principles
- Familiarity with federal and state regulations, AABB Standards, and cGMPs
- Analytical thinking and ability to project and implement departmental goals
- Demonstrated integrity, ability to build effective teams, and deliver results
Apply, or email your resume to Megan@ka-recruiting.com, or call/text 617-746-2768. Schedule a chat here.
Keywords: Laboratory, Blood Bank, San Francisco, San Jose, Laboratory Management