Job Description:
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else â itâs as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worldâs largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, youâll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifeâs work with an ongoing mission thatâs bigger than all of us. As you care for others, youâre cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
Supervise and assure the smooth daily operation of the HLA laboratory. Assist with maintaining the departmentâs goals and budget operations. Assist in managing and participating in internal (blood center and HLA laboratory), external (federal, state, local, AABB, American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI), etc.) quality control, documentation, proficiency and inspection programs. Oversee the implementation/validation of new testing procedures/equipment.
Assist with the interviewing and evaluation of candidates to fill vacancies. Assist with the training, retraining and competency assessments of staff. Provide support, development and/or serve as a technical resource to internal or external customers including the demonstration of laboratory procedures to visiting scientists, physicians and colleagues. Be available for emergency services, troubleshooting or on-call duties as required. Maintain appropriate state and board certifications, if applicable, and attend continuing education programs. May perform all HLA procedures, processes and special testing as needed. Performs work in compliance with accrediting agency standards. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):Â
Standard Schedule: Monday through Friday, first shift schedule with limited weekend on-call coverage via phone.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
Education: Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry required. Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification. CHT(ASHI) or CHS(ASHI) certification or in the process of pursuing preferred. Licensure if required by state.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical testing, to include 3 years in an ASHI accredited histocompatibility laboratory or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.There are additional requirements for this position in New York state: Experience must include 6 years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience with at least two years in a clinical laboratory having a director at the doctoral level.
Management Experience: 1 year of lead or supervisory experience with experience in a clinical histocompatibility testing laboratory preferred.
Skills & Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational skills. Ability to provide training and guidance to laboratory personnel. Good problem-solving skills for technical and personnel issues. Must possess critical-thinking skills and strong attention to detail. Promote quality-driven work environment. Knowledge of quality control, quality assurance principles and proficiency testing procedures. Proficient in HLA laboratory testing, workflow and organization. Knowledge of regulatory issues related to laboratory work performance. Ability to delegate laboratory tasks or assignments to staff appropriately and effectively. Effective time management skills. Ability to work on a team and independently.
Travel: May involve variable locations and some travel.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
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