University of California San Diego

(CLS) Clinical Lab Supervisor - Blood Bank - 141596

Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field; Master's preferred.
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) issued by CDPH is required.
  • Current MT/MLS (ASCP or equivalent) certification is mandatory.
  • Minimum of five (5+) years of clinical laboratory experience in transfusion medicine.
  • Expertise in immunohematology, blood product modification, and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of the transfusion service in a large academic medical center.
  • Ensure compliance with CAP, AABB, FDA, and hospital standards.
  • Supervise staff and oversee quality control measures in blood banking operations.
  • Ensure accurate and timely testing and safe handling of blood products.
  • Support complex patient care, including massive transfusions and specialized procedures.

Benefits

  • Career appointment with full-time commitment (100%).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity medical environment.
  • Opportunity to lead and innovate in transfusion medicine.
  • Compliance with comprehensive federal and state health directive policies.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
CLIN LAB SUPV 2 Department:
LA JOLLA CLINICAL LAB Hiring Pay Scale
$123,000 - $237,800 / Year Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141596 (CLS) Clinical Lab Supervisor - Blood Bank
Filing Deadline: Wed 10/7/2026
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DESCRIPTION

The Transfusion Service/Blood Bank Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations, technical oversight, and regulatory compliance of a high-complexity transfusion service within a large academic medical center. This service supports advanced patient care including massive transfusion protocols, neonatal and pediatric transfusion, stem cell and solid organ transplant, oncology, and specialized procedures such as therapeutic apheresis and red cell exchange. The supervisor ensures accurate and timely testing, safe blood product modification, and appropriate utilization of blood components while maintaining compliance with CAP, AABB, FDA, and hospital regulatory standards. The supervisor oversees the daily operations, staff supervision, quality, and regulatory compliance of the transfusion service, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely blood testing, product modification, and clinical support for complex patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field require; Master's degree preferred.
  • Licensure in respective clinical area: General Clinical Lab: Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) issued by CDPH.
  • Current MT/MLS (ASCP or equivalent) required.
  • A minimum of five (5+) or more years of clinical laboratory experience in transfusion medicine.
  • In-depth knowledge of immunohematology, transfusion practices, blood product preparation/modification, and regulatory requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • SBB (Specialist in Blood Banking, ASCP) certification.
  • Experience with blood bank information systems (e.g., SoftBank)
  • Experience with Ortho Vision analyzer.
  • Experience with cellular therapy or advanced product modification workflows.
  • Experience preparing for and managing CAP, FDA, AABB, or Joint Commission inspections.
  • Training or Certification in Lean Six Sigma or other quality improvement methodologies.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
  • Laboratory management experience and extensive knowledge of the clinical laboratory, especially in the area(s) to which is assigned.
  • Experience and proven success in maintaining current knowledge of laboratory concepts, new methodologies, and advances in the field of specimen processing, automation, and procedures.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $123,000 - $237,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $58.91 - $113.89

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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