Senior Immunohematology Reference Lab Director

New York Blood Center Inc; City of Rye (NY); On-site; USD 197,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Blood Center (NYBC) seeks a senior leader to direct operations of the Immunohematology Reference Laboratories, ensuring technical excellence, timely results, client satisfaction, and adherence to CLIA, NYS-DOH, AABB, and FDA standards.

You will manage staffing, budgets, SOPs, equipment, and safety; mentor staff; promote standardization; and contribute to research initiatives in transfusion medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technologist, Immunology or related field.
• Ten+ years in a high-complexity lab or blood bank setting with required knowledge, skills and experience.
• Four+ years of supervisory or managerial experience in an Immunohematology Reference Laboratory.
• Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist where required by state; SBB certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for NYBCe Immunohematology Reference Laboratories.
• Oversee lab operations focusing on technical excellence, timely results, client satisfaction, quality assurance, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, NYS-DOH, AABB, and FDA standards; lead proficiency testing and CAPAs.
• Manage staffing, budgets, SOPs, equipment, and safety; develop staff and standardization initiatives.
• Collaborate on policies, procedures, and training materials; support research and dissemination of findings.
• Monitor turnaround time, optimize processes, and promote a service-oriented culture.

Skills

Cultural competency

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technologist, Immunology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New York Blood Center (NYBC) seeks a senior leader to direct operations of the Immunohematology Reference Laboratories, ensuring technical excellence, timely results, client satisfaction, and adherence to CLIA, NYS-DOH, AABB, and FDA standards.

You will manage staffing, budgets, SOPs, equipment, and safety; mentor staff; promote standardization; and contribute to research initiatives in transfusion medicine.