Senior Immunohematology Reference Lab Supervisor

American Red Cross; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Holidays

401K match

Family leave

Employee assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The American Red Cross is seeking a supervisor for the reference laboratory to oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality donor testing and consultations. This role requires leadership of the laboratory team and adherence to all relevant regulations.

Applicants should have a biology-related bachelor’s degree, SBB (ASCP) certification, and extensive high-complexity blood bank testing experience, including management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of high complexity blood bank testing experience or equivalent.
• One year of management experience or training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Consult and communicate with hospitals and transfusion facilities to resolve serological problems and supply antigen-negative or special units.
• Supervise laboratory staff including hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and disciplining to ensure a qualified team.
• Provide guidance with the Medical Director to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Assure quality and adequacy of testing, reference and consultation services are maintained.
• May perform basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures and complete quality control per state/federal regulations.
• Oversee quality control on products, reagents, equipment and validations.
• Know and oversee compliance of applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations pertaining to blood banking and safety.
• Possibly manage budgetary information for the department and approve reagent purchases.
• Perform training and competency assessments; participate in inspections/audits and corrective actions.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Skills

Staff supervision

Customer service

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology

SBB (ASCP)

Job description

The American Red Cross is seeking a supervisor for the reference laboratory to oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality donor testing and consultations. This role requires leadership of the laboratory team and adherence to all relevant regulations.

Applicants should have a biology-related bachelor’s degree, SBB (ASCP) certification, and extensive high-complexity blood bank testing experience, including management responsibilities.