Blood Bank Lab Supervisor — Lead Transfusion Services

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla seeks a CLS Lab Supervisor to lead the Transfusion Service/Blood Bank, ensuring daily operations, technical oversight, and regulatory compliance in a high-complexity setting.

You will support massive transfusion protocols, neonatal/pediatric transfusion, and advanced product modification, working with CAP, FDA, and Joint Commission standards. Excellent leadership and regulatory knowledge required; five+ years in transfusion medicine preferred.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensure in respective clinical area: General Clinical Lab: Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) issued by CDPH.
• Current MT/MLS (ASCP or equivalent) required.
• A minimum of five (5+) or more years of clinical laboratory experience in transfusion medicine.
• In-depth knowledge of immunohematology, transfusion practices, blood product preparation/modification, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• The Transfusion Service/Blood Bank Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations, technical oversight, and regulatory compliance of a high-complexity transfusion service within a large academic medical center.
• This service supports advanced patient care including massive transfusion protocols, neonatal and pediatric transfusion, stem cell and solid organ transplant, oncology, and specialized procedures such as therapeutic apheresis and red cell exchange.
• The supervisor ensures accurate and timely testing, safe blood product modification, and appropriate utilization of blood components while maintaining compliance with CAP, AABB, FDA, and hospital regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SoftBank

Ortho Vision analyzer

Job description

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla seeks a CLS Lab Supervisor to lead the Transfusion Service/Blood Bank, ensuring daily operations, technical oversight, and regulatory compliance in a high-complexity setting.

You will support massive transfusion protocols, neonatal/pediatric transfusion, and advanced product modification, working with CAP, FDA, and Joint Commission standards. Excellent leadership and regulatory knowledge required; five+ years in transfusion medicine preferred.