Blood Bank Manager / Blood Bank Operations Manager

Blood Bank Operations Manager

Location: Bay Area, California

Overview:

Prove people management experience.

Will manage 4 Sups and a team of about 40, including 15 CLS and 20 CLT.

Multiple clients and 24/7 operations.

What You Will Do:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of Testing Laboratory, including infectious disease testing, product QC, and operations support.

Directly manage department structure and suggest changes for increased efficiency, service, quality, and team member engagement.

Collaborate with department supervisors to set goals and timelines.

Perform complex testing on samples and oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and documentation.

Write/revise SOPs, training plans, and identify workflow efficiencies.

Develop training materials and assess team competency.

Implement quality control programs and ensure compliance with regulations.

Prepare technical reports for management and hospital personnel.

Manage a team of Clinical Laboratory Scientists, supervisors, and support staff.

Design work schedules, delegate responsibilities, and conduct human resource management tasks.

Ensure strong performance of external blood testing revenue business line.

Make staffing and operational decisions based on customer demand and utilization patterns.

Implement policies and procedures, manage budgets, and promote service excellence.

Observe privacy and security policies to protect sensitive information.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or life science

Required Experience Qualifications:

1+ to 2 years of supervisory experience

5+ to 7 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab or blood center

Licenses and Certifications:

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - CLS required Upon Hire or

CLS MTA - California Clinical Laboratory Scientist required Upon Hire

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of immunohematology, chemistry, virology, and blood banking principles

Familiarity with federal and state regulations, AABB Standards, and cGMPs

Analytical thinking and ability to project and implement departmental goals

Demonstrated integrity, ability to build effective teams, and deliver results