Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US
JoiningTheAmerican Red Cross is like nothing else itsas much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds 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 thatmatterswhere success is measuredinpeople 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 goodyoullhave mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing missionthatsbigger than all of us. As you care for othersyourecared 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:
As a Quality Control Supervisor you willbe responsible foroverseeing the daily operations in the QC lab/Blood Center. You will supervise staff that performmoderateto advanced testing processing and preparation of pathogen reduced platelet blood products for release to area hospitals for patient use. You will hire and supervise staffparticipatein education and training activities and provide supportdevelopmentand leadership guidance to linestaff;while ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures in the work area.
Flexible working on the bench at least 40% of thetime andperforming adminworkall other times.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCEFORGOOD
Key Responsibilities:
Responsiblefor the daily operations of the QC of staff and volunteers including but not limited to hiring training coaching engaging evaluatingcertification of competencyanddiscipliningto ensure a well-qualified team and to enhance operational success and compliance.
Prepare work schedules and ensureappropriate coveragefor assignedshift. Supervise all work processes and ensure work is performed accurately and efficiently.
Flexibleto workweekendsorstaylatewhen operational needs arise; respond to staffs urgent needsoffhours.
Ensure compliance with state and federalregulations andregional policies and procedures.
Ensure products/samples are suitable for supervisory review of documents.
Ensure monthly product QC requirements are met and thataccurateelectronic and physical inventories for products aremaintained.
Ensure quality and quantity of manufacturing goals are met including timelines andparticipateindocumenting investigating troubleshooting and preventing recurrence of department errors problems and customer concerns/complaints.
Communicate with Laboratory staff when necessary to resolve problemsfacilitatesample shipment and clarify test data transmission issues. Ability to communicatewith effectivelyother departments.
Mayparticipatein the validation of hardware software instrumentation test kits and procedures as directed. Serve as departmental expert onthe applicablecomputer systems.
Theaforementioned responsibilitiesof the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.
Standard Schedule:Sun - Thursday5:00 AM till 1:30 pm
Pay Information:65K - 75K DOE
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bachelors degree in chemical physical or biological science medical technology or equivalent experiencerequired.
Minimumsix years of laboratory experiencerequired.
Management Experience: At least 2 - 3 years of supervisory experience.
Ability to understand and perform complex procedures and techniques and work with complex instrumentation; to correctly interpret test results to include identification and resolution of discrepanciesrequired.
Knowledge of blood products supplies and the ability to interact with diverse customers (internal and external) isrequired.
Skills and Abilities: Must have effective communication and customer service ability to interact with diverse customers (internal and external) isrequired. Ability to work on a team;Ability to adapt and work with changing workprocedureor deviations.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
MT (ASCP) certifications or equivalent certificationswhererequired.
Knowledge of blood products and supplies is preferred
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
Medical Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO:Starting at15 daysa year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidayscomprisedof six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
As a QC lab supervisor you willbe responsible forthe daily operations and supervision of the Quality control lab and QC activity. You willbe responsible for100% record review of testing and the batch release of test results to the will hire and supervisestaff andparticipate in education and training activities. You will supervise the daily review of allinitialand repeat testing and quality control records to ensure validity of results prior to the batch release of test results and problem in performing reviews as needed. Schedule personnel and workflow to efficiently maximize andmaintainoptimumproductivity.
Participate in discrepancy resolution of unusual or unexpected results. Ensure action taken in the case of an invalid or suspect testis in compliance withapplicable policies procedures and prepare initial documentation forrunproblems and error reports.
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.
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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Required Experience:
Manager
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