Lab Manager - Blood Bank

Sonora Quest Laboratories

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a Blood Bank Laboratory Manager to lead a 24/7 lab team with a focus on precision, crisis-ready transfusion protocols, and accreditation excellence (AABB, CAP, CLIA). You will partner with providers and ensure seamless operations to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and a proven record of supervising laboratory staff in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
Four years of training and experience in high-complexity testing in the respective specialty.
Two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Develops, directs and manages operational activities within the laboratory to meet Company objectives.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and manages the workflow for staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

MLS or Specialty Certification

Job description

We're looking for a Blood Bank Laboratory Manager who thrives under pressure and leads with precision - someone who turns massive transfusion protocols into flawless execution and builds a team that never blinks in a crisis. You'll direct 24/7 lab team, champion accreditation excellence (AABB, CAP, CLIA), and partner with providers when it matters most. If you're a proven laboratory leader ready to make impact your everyday, this is where your expertise becomes someone's second chance.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona.

This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of your Total Rewards package.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Sonora Quest Laboratories/Laboratory Sciences of Arizona.

This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management or Sales Incentive Programs as part of your Total Rewards package.

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Blood Svcs-BUMCP

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Lab

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Blood Svcs-BUMCP

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Lab

POSITION SUMMARY

This position develops, directs and manages operational activities within the laboratory to effectively meet Company objectives.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECTLY REPORTING

Typically provides direct supervision to both exempt technical staff as well as non-exempt clinical staff.

MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING

May include matrix reporting as part of role.

TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and manages the workflow for staff. This includes initiating promotions, transfers, and performance management activities.

SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY

Administrative responsibility of providing quality, timely, reliable and consistent services. Internal and external customers include laboratory staff and clients, hospital staff, physician’s offices, patients, pathologists, medical directors, vendors, regulatory agencies and educational facilities.

Confers with director to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures and guidelines including FTE’s and expense budgets. Confers with director for unusual situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids. Needs adequate color vision. Requires significant use of computer, phone and general office equipment. Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects. Ability to communicate effectively. May require off-site travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
Four (4) years’ training and experience in high-complexity testing in the respective specialty.
Two (2) years’ supervisory experience.

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