Position & Client Overview:

We are seeking a Director of Technical Services for an IRL blood bank in the beautiful Jackson, Tennessee area.

Salary Range: $80,000-110,000

This specialized blood bank offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions, and tuition reimbursement for continued education. 

Living in Jackson, TN means enjoying a blend of small-town charm and vibrant local culture. The area offers a variety of indoor attractions like Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum, the Carnegie Legends Museum, and the Carl Perkins Civic Center for concerts and events. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Cypress Grove Nature Park, hike at Chickasaw State Park, or catch a baseball game at The Ballpark at Jackson. The climate is generally mild, with average highs ranging from 49° in January to 90° in July, and lows from 32° to 70° throughout the year. Whether you're into antique shopping, wine tasting at Century Farm Winery, or simply enjoying the changing seasons, Jackson offers a comfortable and engaging lifestyle.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the management and administrative functions for the laboratory. Responsible for policy development and implementation, regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Supervision is exercised over laboratory supervisors, clinical staff and support staff.

Skill Requirements:

• Managing and authoring processes and procedures
• Training and presenting technical information to staff
• QA/QC of the departments
• Fiscal and budgeting responsibilities

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Evaluating laboratory operations consulting with pathologists; reporting results according to protocols mandated by the hospital and public health department
• Ensuring maintenance of medical laboratory equipment performance by developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair
• Maintaining medical laboratory supplies inventory, determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies
• Maintaining laboratory productivity, monitoring workload, identifying peak and slack periods
• Participating in the hospital quality assurance program; consulting with pathologists; performing proficiency surveys; reviewing QC & QA programs
• Maintaining medical laboratory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, counseling, reviewing/evaluating and disciplining employees as needed
• Complying with state and professional continuing education licensure requirements
• Contributing to benchwork as needed

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in biology
• ASCP or equivalent certification
• Tennessee license
• Five (5) years of experience in blood banking/laboratory
• Solid familiarity with cGMP, safety, and OSHA regulations
• Prior employee supervision preferred

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND