Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor  Tulsa, OK

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Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as 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 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 youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre 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:

As a Quality Control Supervisor you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations in the QC lab/Blood Center. You will supervise staff that perform moderate to advanced testing processing and preparation of pathogen reduced platelet blood products for release to area hospitals for patient will hire and supervise staff participate in education and training activities and provide support development and leadership guidance to line staff; while ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures in the work area.

Flexible working on the bench at least 40% of the time and performing admin work all other times.





WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the daily operations of the QC lab. Supervision of staff and volunteers including but not limited to hiring training coaching engaging evaluating certification of competency and disciplining to ensure a well-qualified team and to enhance operational success and compliance.

Prepare work schedules and ensure appropriate coverage for assigned shift. Supervise all work processes and ensure work is performed accurately and efficiently.



Flexible to work weekends or stay late when operational needs arise; respond to staffs urgent needs off hours.

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and regional policies and procedures.

Ensure products/samples are suitable for release. Perform supervisory review of documents.

Ensure monthly product QC requirements are met and that accurate electronic and physical inventories for products are maintained.

Ensure quality and quantity of manufacturing goals are met including timelines and participate in documenting investigating troubleshooting and preventing recurrence of department errors problems and customer concerns/complaints.

Communicate with Laboratory staff when necessary to resolve problems facilitate sample shipment and clarify test data transmission issues. Ability to communicate with effectively other departments.

May participate in the validation of hardware software instrumentation test kits and procedures as directed. Serve as departmental expert on the applicable computer systems.
The aforementioned responsibilities of the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.



Standard Schedule: Sun - Thursday 1800-0400.

Pay Information: The range is $ 66200.00 - $ 88200.00 DOE.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bachelors degree in chemical physical or biological science medical technology or equivalent experience required.

Minimum six years of laboratory experience required.

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 discrepancies required.

Knowledge of blood products supplies and the ability to interact with diverse customers (internal and external) is required.

Skills and Abilities: Must have effective communication and customer service ability to interact with diverse customers (internal and external) is to work on a team; Ability to adapt and work with changing work procedure or deviations.


WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:

MT (ASCP) certifications or equivalent certifications where required.

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 at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of 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 will be responsible for the daily operations and supervision of the Quality control lab and QC activity. You will be responsible for 100% record review of testing and the batch release of test results to the customer. You will hire and supervise staff and participate in education and training activities. You will supervise the daily review of all initial and repeat testing and quality control records to ensure validity of results prior to the batch release of test results and problem reviews. Assist staff in performing reviews as needed. Schedule personnel and workflow to efficiently maximize and maintain optimum productivity.

Participate in discrepancy resolution of unusual or unexpected results. Ensure action taken in the case of an invalid or suspect test is in compliance with applicable policies procedures and regulations. Identify and prepare initial documentation for run problems and error reports.