Manager, Laboratory Services

Vitalant in; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking an experienced Transfusion Manager for their Core laboratory in Pittsburgh. This role is crucial for overseeing multiple laboratory locations and ensuring compliance in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant supervisory experience. Join a mission-driven organization that values teamwork and community impact.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K + 5% company match

Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year

Free basic life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Five years of laboratory experience required.
• Two years supervisory experience.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Vitalant Transfusion labs assigned.
• Act as liaison with hospital business partners.
• Enhance collaborative teamwork within laboratories.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Vitalant is hiring experienced Transfusion Managers to bring skilled technical support to our high complexity testing Core laboratory located at 875 Greentree.

Your impact as a Laboratory Manager is vital. If you thrive in a highly regulated environment, have a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a mission-led, values-driven, customer-focused organization, we encourage you to apply to learn more. At Vitalant, you can make a difference, help save lives, and have a vital impact on your community.

What to Expect

Schedule: Days 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, no weekends (on-call rotation included)

This position will oversee the following locations for Vitalant's Transfusion Services laboratory:

• UPMC East, St. Margaret's, McKeesport, Washington-Greene, and Wheeling

Our comprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K + 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• Free short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Resource Groups
• Recognition and perks

As a manager, you will:

• Act as liaison with hospital business partners.
• Manage Vitalant Transfusion labs assigned.
• Enhance our collaborative teamwork and supportive culture within our laboratories and hospital partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, medical technology, or medical laboratory science.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist by a recognized certifying agency or CLIA equivalent for moderate or high complexity testing.
• Certification as a technologist in blood banking (BB) or specialist in blood banking (SBB) is preferred.

Five years of laboratory experience required, including:

• Two years supervisory experience.
• Previous blood bank or blood center experience is preferred.

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. with a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise, and world-renowned research. We operate 115 donation centers nationwide and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Our services support over 900 hospitals where millions depend on blood donations from our donors.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Our DEI strategic plan creates opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen, and heard, driving creativity and innovation in a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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