QC Laboratory Manager-Blood Product Manufacturing

QC Laboratory Manager-Blood Product Manufacturing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applied science required
• 5 years of related experience with laboratory experience
• 3 years of supervisory or management experience required
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse customers is required
• Good computer skills and the ability to use the Microsoft suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power point) of products is required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of laboratory staff and volunteers including, but not limited to, hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and disciplining to ensure a well-qualified team and to enhance operational success and compliance.
• Serve as a resource for supervisors for complex technical issues.
• Ensure all functions are performed following all applicable regulatory policies and/or procedures and promptly to meet customer needs.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, regional policies, and procedures; coordinate the implementation of new or revised tests, procedures, and equipment with SOPs, CFR, and OSHA regulations.
• Ensure laboratory training and annual competency assessments are completed in compliance with established guidelines in the ARC training system. May act as a trainer for department-specific curricula.
• Manage and evaluate workflow, distribution routes, and processes to ensure efficient and streamlined manufacturing processes to meet customer demand and required timelines in a cost-efficient manner. Participate in documenting, investigating, troubleshooting, communicating, and preventing recurrence of department problems, concerns, and complaints.
• Lead suspect product department investigations. Perform supervisory review of documents.
• May be responsible for tracking, trending, and analysis of laboratory data and the generation of reports.
• Serve as a departmental expert on the applicable computer systems; responsible for the accuracy of computer and physical blood component inventories.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of blood products and supplies and the ability to use a wide variety of lab/medical equipment preferred.
• Blood Banking/Platelet knowledge is a plus
• MT (ASCP) certifications; CA CLS or equivalent is a plus