Immunohematology Reference Lab Leader

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Mental wellness resources via telework

Life insurance provided

HSA with employer match

Employer-funded retirement plan

Wellness program with incentives

Early wage access

Job summary

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Laboratory Manager for the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL). The role leads staff performing complex transfusion-related testing and ensures compliance with CLIA, FDA, AABB, HIPAA, and state regulations.

Gainesville IRL collaborates with Pathologists in Transfusion Medicine and a network of CAP/AC labs regionally. Requires MT/CLS/MLS, SBB, and state supervisor license; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires five years of Immunohematology experience and two years in management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science; Master’s degree preferred.
• National MT/CLS/MLS certification with ASCP, AABB, or AMT, including immunohematology; SBB certification.

Responsibilities

• Communicates technical information to hospital blood banks, transfusion services, physicians, and clinical partners to support high-quality laboratory services.
• Ensures technologists are trained and competent to perform testing and report results accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversees remedial actions when test systems fail to meet performance specs; ensures timely resolution.
• Verifies patient results are reported only after corrective actions and system is functioning correctly.
• Monitors workflows for specimen accessioning, identification, transport, and disposal per regulations.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Assists with obtaining and maintaining laboratory accreditation through documentation and oversight.

Skills

Immunohematology

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory/ Chemical/ Biological Science

Master's degree preferred

State supervisor's license

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Laboratory Manager for the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL). The role leads staff performing complex transfusion-related testing and ensures compliance with CLIA, FDA, AABB, HIPAA, and state regulations.

Gainesville IRL collaborates with Pathologists in Transfusion Medicine and a network of CAP/AC labs regionally. Requires MT/CLS/MLS, SBB, and state supervisor license; Master’s preferred.