Transfusion Lab Supervisor – Impactful Leadership

Vitalant; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K + 5% company match

Tuition assistance up to $5k per year

Free life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Recognition and perks

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor to lead the transfusion services lab in Pittsburgh, PA. You will oversee staff, ensure quality and compliance, and coordinate testing of specimens while maintaining accurate documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, CLIA high-complexity certification, and 3+ years of clinical lab testing experience including transfusion/blood banking, with 2+ years in supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must satisfy CLIA requirements for High Complexity Testing required.
• Three years of clinical laboratory testing experience to include one year of transfusion or blood banking required.
• Two years of supervisor experience preferred.
• Two years of reference lab experience preferred.
• State licensure (as required by regulations).

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, train and assess the performance of laboratory staff and personnel.
• Guarantee the thorough completion of reagent preparation, pre-qualification, and quality assurance.
• Carry out essential competency observations and ensure meticulous and accurate documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and equipment. Identify malfunctions in high complexity equipment and troubleshoot, as necessary.
• Actively participate in discussions related to process improvement and budgeting.

Skills

Lab supervision

Quality assurance

Transfusion/blood bank

Regulatory compliance

Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/medical technology or clinical laboratory science

Job description

Vitalant is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor to lead the transfusion services lab in Pittsburgh, PA. You will oversee staff, ensure quality and compliance, and coordinate testing of specimens while maintaining accurate documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, CLIA high-complexity certification, and 3+ years of clinical lab testing experience including transfusion/blood banking, with 2+ years in supervision.