At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.
Compensation Considerations:
Grade: 122Salary Range: 94182.36 - 126744.84Schedule: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Work Shift (if applicable):
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Job Description:
Vitalant is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are results-driven and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together.Your impact as a Clinical Lab Supervisor is vital. Contribute to Vitalant's life-saving mission by collaborating with fellow team members and offering skilled technical oversight in the laboratory. You will get to coordinate the testing of biological specimens and review testing results and quality assessment data.
What to Expect
Schedule
Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K + 5% company match
- Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance
- Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Resource Groups
- Recognition and perks
As a Laboratory Supervisor, you'll get to
- Hire, supervise, train and assess the performance of laboratory staff and personnel.
- Guarantee the thorough completion of reagent preparation, pre-qualification, and quality assurance.
- Carry out essential competency observations and ensure meticulous and accurate documentation.
- Perform preventive maintenance, quality assurance, calibrations, and equipment. Identify malfunctions in high complexity equipment and troubleshoot, as necessary.
- Ensure an adequate level of supplies and reagents are maintained.
- Actively participate in discussions related to process improvement and budgeting.
- Bachelor's degree required
- Must satisfy CLIA requirements for High Complexity Testing required
- Three years of clinical laboratory testing experience to include one year of transfusion or blood banking required
- Two years of supervisor experience preferred
- Two years of reference lab experience preferred
REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Must satisfy CLIA requirements for High Complexity Testing required
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- NOTE: Requirements vary based on the specific laboratory.
- Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL)
- Certification as a Medical Technologist or Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) by a recognized certifying agency preferred.
- Histocompatibility Laboratory (HLA)
- Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) required.
- Cellular Therapy Laboratory (CTL)
- Certified Advanced Biotherapies Professional (CABP) preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- NOTE: Requirements vary based on the specific laboratory.
- Three years clinical laboratory testing experience required.
- Two years supervisor experience preferred.
- If acting in any capacity that is regulated by a State mandating additional requirements (i.e. NYS, PA), State qualifications are required.
- Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) ONLY-
- Two years Reference Lab experience preferred.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active member of management.
- Must have proficient computer skills.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management to provide consistent high levels of customer service.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the ability to perform the following (expressed as hours per shift):
- Sitting 5+
- Standing 5+
- Walking 0-3
- Lift (40# Max) 46086
- Carry/move (40# max) 0-3
- Push/pull (10# of force max) 0-3
- Climbing 0-3
- Bend 0-3
- Squat 0-3
- Kneel N/A
- Reaching above shoulders 0-3
- Reaching waist to shoulder 0-3
- Reaching knee to waist 0-3
- Reaching floor to knee 0-3
- Grasp 0-3
- Handling 5+
- Finger dexterity 5+
- Pinch 5+
- Driving 0-3
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
#LABSTF
Location:
1524 West 14th Street
#120
Tempe, AZ 85281
Job Category:
Lab Services
Contact Information:
careers@vitalant.org
If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.