(Archived) Quality Control Lab Manager

Looking for a Quality Lab Manager at a fantastic facility in a prime location of Southern CA.

Job Summary:

• Manages and coordinates functions and activities in the laboratory.
• Provides guidance and expertise for the laboratory to meet the needs of SDBB customers, in accordance with accepted standards and regulations.
• Participates on the Lab Management Team and supports SDBB safety, GMP and Quality Plan.

Essential Duties:

• Adheres to good manufacturing practices (GMP) guidelines.
• Maintains department records, reports and statistical data as required.
• Develops laboratory goals and objectives in conjunction with the Director, Laboratory.
• Assists with the development and management of the department budget.
• Establishes and maintains laboratory policies and procedures.
• Participates in internal/external assessments.
• Develops standards of performance, trains and performs competency assessments.
• Participates in laboratory quality and variance programs.
  
• Participates in process improvement programs for the laboratories and SDBB.
• Facilitates department staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned.
• Enhances professional growth and development for self and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Advanced understanding of immunohematology and blood banking concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of application of AABB Standards, FDA, CLIA and other regulations that apply to blood bank and cell engineering.
• Must be detail oriented, well organized, self-motivated and capable of independent work.
• Must be able to direct workflow and perform advanced troubleshooting of technical and/or mechanical problems.
• Must have an interest in the sciences and/or biotech fields.

Education:

• Bachelor Science

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in blood bank related fields. (to include laboratory, supervisory and regulatory)

Certifications/Licenses:

• MT(ASCP)or equivalent experience preferred
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (required for Reference and QC Laboratories)

Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b), Retirement and more!

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