Supervisor, Donor Testing Laboratory - 2nd Shift
Rhode Island Blood Center · Providence, RI, US · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 87,000 – 97,000 a year
Posted Sep 30, 2026
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Responsibilities
Position Summary :
Responsible for the operation of their designated team in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applicable sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), with emphasis on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA), and applicable policies, procedures, and quality initiatives.Provides excellent customer service and maintains proactive client communications. Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers through anticipation of their needs and problem resolution.Provides day-to-day supervision of personnel, operations, and workflow. Responsible for the engagement of Donor Testing staff through proper personnel management, training, development, and evaluation.This position also has general management responsibilities such as payroll approval, scheduling, and ordering supplies.Supports and promotes organizational goals, mission, and vision. Contributes to a culture that aligns with organizational values.
Supervision of Positions:
Lab Testing AssistantsLaboratory Technologist I, II, IIILaboratory Technologist Lead
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
As defined by CLIA, this position is responsible for pre-analytic, analytic procedures, maintaining records of tests and for reporting test results in a high complexity laboratory.This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA laboratory director and performs only those tests that require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.Maintains competency in donor testing functions and performs assigned proficiency testing and follows GMP at all times, with attention to detail.Reviews test results prior to release to meet expected turn around time.Conduct and maintain In-House/Competency Testing with direct observation/evaluation of testing personnel.Assist in training staff in new or revised donor testing assay procedures, equipment use and maintenance procedures and processes.Assist in Maintaining training records of staff.Promotes an engaged workforce through coaching, mentoring, and developing staff. Conducts regular staff meetings and weekly huddles.Develop Performance Evaluation standards. Observe and communicate performance evaluations with staff throughout the year. Provide constructive feedback regularly. Conduct annual performance appraisals in a timely manner and with professionalism. Maintain performance documentation of staff.Responsible for hiring new staff with the Laboratory Directory and Manager.Directs day-to-day operation and workflow, promoting efficient processes across all shifts. Manage testing processes to ensure efficient use of reagents and schedule staff to provide adequate coverage during hours of operation.Ensures that preventative/corrective actions are taken when staff, equipment, or test systems are found to deviate from the laboratory's…