Oversee daily laboratory operations including staffing allocation, workflow management, quality assurance, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance, in the Blood Bank Department
Provide management oversight and strategic direction for laboratory functions
Develop and maintain quality assurance systems to ensure high-level performance and implement corrective actions for performance deviations
Assign, monitor, and supervise staff work to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and federal, state, and regulatory requirements including health/safety and patient confidentiality standards
Prepare laboratory for regulatory reviews and inspections
Coordinate clinical trial activities with principal investigators, study coordinators, quality assurance teams, and compliance personnel
Conduct candidate interviews and make hiring recommendations to maintain appropriate laboratory staffing levels
Manage staff training and education programs including mandatory safety, infection control, and compliance training
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Sciences required
(ASCP) certification preferred
5-7 years of laboratory experience required
3 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a hospital-based CLIA-certified laboratory preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements including FACT, Joint Commission, and CLIA
Expert knowledge of laboratory health and safety protocols
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Solid understanding of personnel and employment practices
Ability to effectively manage staffing levels and workloads
Proven ability to interview and train new employees
