Blood Bank Transfusion Lab Leader

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

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Transfusion Service/Blood Bank Supervisor to lead daily operations and ensure regulatory compliance in a large academic medical setting. The role supports massive transfusion protocols, neonatal/pediatric transfusion, stem cell and transplant services, and advanced blood product modification.

The supervisor ensures accurate testing, safe product modification, and appropriate utilization of blood components while maintaining CAP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field; Master's preferred.
• Current MT/MLS (ASCP or equivalent) license.
• 5+ years in transfusion medicine with regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of high-complexity transfusion service.
• Ensure compliance with CAP, AABB, FDA and hospital standards.
• Provide staff supervision and quality/regulatory oversight.
• Support complex patient care and blood product modification.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's in CLS/related

Master's preferred

Tools

SoftBank

Ortho Vision

Job description

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Transfusion Service/Blood Bank Supervisor to lead daily operations and ensure regulatory compliance in a large academic medical setting. The role supports massive transfusion protocols, neonatal/pediatric transfusion, stem cell and transplant services, and advanced blood product modification.

The supervisor ensures accurate testing, safe product modification, and appropriate utilization of blood components while maintaining CAP,