Manager, Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

americanredcross; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible FS

PTO: Starting at 15 days a year

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager to direct daily operations, oversee staff and budget, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You will lead a team of laboratory professionals, collaborate with the Medical Director, and ensure high-quality donor testing and patient care in a dynamic setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Biological Science with SBB (ASCP) certification, 6+ years in immunohematology, and 3+ years of management in an IRL or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science and SBB (ASCP) certification.
• Minimum 6 years of related experience including 2 years in high complex immunohematology testing.
• 3 years of management experience in an IRL or equivalent hospital setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory staff including hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and disciplining to ensure a well-qualified team and to enhance operational success.
• In conjunction with the Medical Director, provide guidance to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Ensure IRL participation in the American Rare Donor Program and Diagnostics Manufacturing Division.
• Serve as a resource for supervisors for complex technical issues.
• May perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures and complete required quality control.
• Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem.
• Oversee planning processes and ensure long-range goals for supervisory staff and staffing needs.
• Ensure all regulatory compliance and initiate actions to foster a quality-driven environment.
• Ensure laboratory training is completed in compliance with guidelines; may write and maintain SOPs.

Skills

Laboratory management

People management

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science

SBB (ASCP) certification

Job description

By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Manage and control all daily laboratory operations, including all laboratory staff, budget, environment, and work processes. Assure compliance with safety policies and procedures in the work area. Demonstrate excellent customer service, interpersonal skills, and positive professional image. Assume responsibility for the laboratories compliance with standard operating procedures and interpretation of test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of laboratory staff including, but not limited to, hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and disciplining to ensure a well-qualified team and to enhance operational success.
• In conjunction with the Medical Director, provide guidance to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Ensures the IRL participation in the American Rare Donor Program and Diagnostics Manufacturing Division.
• Serve as a resource for supervisors for complex technical issues.
• May perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures and complete required quality control, as appropriate to state and federal regulations.
• Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem.
• May oversee planning process and ensure that long range goals are established for laboratory supervisory staff; ensure staffing needs are met
• Ensure all regulatory compliance in area or responsibility, as well as initiate actions to foster a quality driven environment, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure laboratory training is completed in compliance with established guidelines; may write, organize and maintain departmental procedure manual.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Standard Schedule: Day shift.

The compensation range for this position is: $ 119K-$142K/year.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This job will be posted for a minimum of five day and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor's degree in a Biological Science or related field and SBB (ASCP) certification or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 years of directly related experience including 2 years laboratory experience in high complex immunohematology testing or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• 3 years of management in an IRL or equivalent hospital setting.
• Skills & abilities: Effective communication and interpersonal skills required. Customer Focus, teamwork and collaboration ensure customer satisfaction and maximize internal/external relationships.
• Effective presentation Skills with a variety of internal/external individuals and groups.
• Possesses active and attentive listening considering all opinions. Ability to effectively set priorities and apply sound judgement to eliminates roadblocks accomplishing goals. Ability to work on a team.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

• Master's degree is a plus

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
• Ho

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