Job Title: IRL Laboratory Manager – Immunohematology Reference Lab (IRL)
*SBB is highly preferred, CA State License is required
Work Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Relocation Assistance: Available
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and leadership-driven Clinical Laboratory Scientist to manage operations at one of the nation’s largest and most high-volume Immunohematology Reference Laboratories. This facility serves a critical role in complex blood banking, providing advanced transfusion services and rare unit management.
As the Lab Manager, you will oversee a high-performing team of specialists, ensuring the highest standards of quality, regulatory compliance, and patient care. This is a rare opportunity to lead at a site that defines the gold standard for specialized blood services.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Excellence: Direct daily workflows for a large-scale IRL, ensuring efficient processing of complex antibody identifications and cross-matching.
- Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of CLS professionals and support staff; manage scheduling, performance evaluations, and ongoing training.
- Regulatory Oversight: Ensure the lab remains in strict compliance with FDA, CLIA, AABB, and state regulations. Lead the site through internal and external audits.
- Quality Management: Oversee validation of new equipment, maintain QC protocols, and manage laboratory budget and resource allocation.
- Clinical Partnership: Act as a technical consultant to hospital blood banks and medical directors regarding complex serological cases.
Required Qualifications
- Licensure: Current and valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license is mandatory.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Immunohematology Reference Lab or complex blood bank setting, with at least 2–3 years in a formal management or supervisory capacity.
- Specialty Certification:SBB (Specialist in Blood Banking) certification is highly preferred.
- Technical Depth: Mastery of advanced serological techniques and blood group systems.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and SBB certification.
- Incentives: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates.
- Relocation: Comprehensive relocation package available for those moving to the area.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including premium health insurance, 401(k) with substantial employer match, and generous PTO.
For more information please apply today! Email contact: Kristin@ka-recruiting.com