Clinical Laboratory Manager, Blood Bank - Jamaica Plain

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager for the Blood Bank to oversee daily lab operations, staffing, workflow, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Laboratory Sciences and ASCP Medical Technologist certification with 5–7 years lab experience and 3–5 years leadership in a hospital CLIA setting. Onsite position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Sciences required.
• ASCP Certified Medical Technologist required.
• 5-7 years lab experience; 3-5 years leadership in a hospital-based CLIA lab.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily lab operations, staffing, workflow, quality and safety.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies (FACT, JC, CLIA).
• Oversees safety, training and staff development for the lab.
• Coordinates clinical trials and liaises with investigators and QA teams.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Quality systems

SOP compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Laboratory Sciences

ASCP Certified Medical Technologist

BB(ASCP) preferred

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Clinical Laboratory Manager, Blood Bank

1153 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130Salary range begins at $92,123 with a midpoint range of $119,849. Pay is based on experience, education, and certifications, plus additional differentials, premiums, and incentives where applicable.

SummaryResponsible for the daily operation of the lab: staffing, workflow, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The position is responsible for providing daily management and strategic direction for the laboratories. Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies, including FACT, JC, OSHA, and CLIA.

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains QA systems to ensure a high level of performance and effective remedial actions to address deviations from performance specifications.
• Assigns, monitors, and supervises work to ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs and applicable federal, state, and regulatory agencies' requirements, including health/safety and patient confidentiality.
• Ensures the laboratory is prepared for all regulatory reviews and inspections including Joint Commission and FACT.
• Oversees coordination of clinical trials with principal investigators, study coordinators, quality assurance and compliance.
• Conducts interviews and recommends candidates for hiring in accordance with departmental policies to ensure adequate staffing for the laboratory.
• Responsible for staff training and education including required department training (safety, infection control, compliance).
• Serves as the laboratory safety officer, overseeing laboratory safety practices and ensuring compliance with applicable health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Monitors safety protocols, coordinates safety training, and addresses safety concerns to maintain a safe working environment for laboratory staff.
• All other duties as required.

Qualifications

• EducationBachelor's Degree in Laboratory Sciences required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials
• ASCP Certified Medical Technologist [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] required
• BB(ASCP) preferred
• Experience
• Lab experience: 5-7 years required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a hospital-based CLIA laboratory: 3-5 years required.
• Experience as a Safety Officer preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Detailed knowledge of all regulatory requirements, including FACT, Joint Commission, and CLIA.
• Expert knowledge of laboratory health and safety protocols.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 1133 Centre Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $92,123 - $119,849.60/AnnualGrade 8

EEO Statement:

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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