Laboratory Technical Specialist II, Blood Bank

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition assistance and career growth

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Laboratory Technical Specialist in Blood Bank to advance testing quality and regulatory standards across a collaborative, patient‑focused team.

You will lead technical initiatives, troubleshoot complex issues, and partner with Informatics and operations to ensure efficient, compliant lab services in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Basic Sciences, or related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• ASCP certification highly preferred.
• Master’s degree or specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and development within assigned technical specialty.
• Establish quality control practices across sites and optimize instrumentation and procedures.
• Troubleshoot testing and quality issues; support staff and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain regulatory compliance by updating procedures and documenting activities.
• Collaborate with teams and assist with Lab Informatics interfaces; cover testing duties during shortages.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory leadership

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Lab informatics

Staff support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

Lab Informatics systems

Job description

Join Our Team

As a Laboratory Technical Specialist in Blood Bank at the University of Maryland Medical System, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Job Requirements

Join Our Team, As a Laboratory Technical Specialist in Blood Bank at the University of Maryland Medical System, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Whether you're looking to grow your career, expand your expertise, or join an organization that invests in its people, you'll find your opportunity here.

Why Join University of Maryland Medical System?

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Tuition assistance and career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for career growth across the University of Maryland Medical System
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Under the direction of the System Director and Medical Director, perform research and development functions for an assigned technical specialty.
• Drives standardization and quality improvement across laboratory sites by establishing consistent quality control practices, optimizing instrumentation and procedures, and implementing efficiency enhancements.
• Provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise by troubleshooting testing and quality issues, supporting laboratory staff, responding to technical inquiries, and serving as a resource for assigned specialty areas.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and operational readiness by maintaining accreditation standards, writing and updating procedures, documenting activities, and overseeing staff competency requirements.
• Collaborates across teams and supports laboratory operations through interface testing with Lab Informatics, communicating scientific data to leadership, and performing laboratory testing duties when needed during staffing shortages.

Qualifications

Work Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Basic Sciences, or another related field is required.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience is required.

Preferred

• ASCP certification highly preferred.
• Specialty certification in an area of expertise or a Master’s degree is preferred.