WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Normal laboratory environment with biohazard precautions.
• May be exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases.
• May be exposed to chemicals that may be hazardous.
• May be called on to work or attend meetings at other than routinely scheduled hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform physical laboratory procedures when necessary.
• Must be able to work on a computer 4 - 8 hours a day.
• Must be able to move around office and attend meetings outside of office.
• Ability to travel to other SDBB sites as needed.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Standard office equipment including personal computer, faxes and printers.
• Label printing equipment.
• General laboratory equipment including but not limited to: hematology cell counters, residual cell counters, bacterial detection analyzers, pH meter, centrifuges, water baths, cell washers, timers, microscopes, glass viewer, heat sealers, sterile docking devices, refrigerators/freezers, sterility incubators, tubing strippers, weights, scales, balances, expressors -if applicable in the lab department.
• BEGS (Blood Establishment Computer Systems)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced level of understanding of the technical aspects of the lab department, blood banking concepts, component manufacturing, and cGMP regulations.
• Knowledge and application of standards and regulations that apply to blood banking (FDA, AABB, OSHA, SOS, and others as needed).
• Must be keenly detail-oriented, well-organized, self-motivated, flexible and capable of independent work with changing priorities, and display good time management skills.
• Must be able to direct workflow and perform advanced troubleshooting of scientifically technical problems.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Professional communication both written and oral, which is clear and precise.
• Integrity and discretion - ability to maintain confidentiality and cGMP compliance.
• Ability to perform under pressure and work under stressful situations.
• Critical thinking, creativity and innovation.
• Decision-making skills. Uses authority appropriately in making sound judgments in a timely manner. Accepts accountability.
• Flexibility - ability to effectively manage change and positively influence others.

• Bachelor of Science required

• Minimum 2 years in blood bank related fields to include leadership experience (laboratory, supervisory and/or regulatory) and IRL experience, if applicable to department.

• MLS(ASCP)Cm / MT(ASCP), or equivalent experience
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) required
• Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) or equivalent education preferred