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Lab Assistant – Copley – Day Shift – Full Time Jobs in San Diego, CA at Sharp Healthcare
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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian network?
Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else. You become a vital part of the world’s 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.
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. As you dedicate yourself to caring for others, you are embraced with generous compensation and benefits, and you become part of a community that cherishes and values you both professionally and personally.
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 use. You 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.
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.
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.
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: Sunday through Thursday 3rd Shift Midnight -8:30:am but variable as needed based on production and staffing needs.
Pay Information: 73,525.00 per year
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Management Experience: 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.
Skills and Abilities: Must have effective communication and customer service skills. The ability to interact with diverse customers (internal and external) is required. Ability to work on a team.
Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE: (Any information you and the hiring manager discuss that is preferred for this role)
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
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
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Title: Lab Assistant – Copley – Day Shift – Full Time
Company: Sharp Healthcare
Location: San Diego, CA
