Assistant Manager Product Quality Control (MLS) - Tyler (53402)

Carter BloodCare•Tyler, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager of Product Quality Control – Tyler (AMPQC) participates in and provides direction for all activities within the East and Central Texas PQC department(s). This includes performing testing and services associated with assigned departmental duties within the scope of complexity defined by accrediting agencies, as well as participating in competency, proficiency, and educational opportunities. The AMPQC contributes to educational activities such as tours, presentations, abstracts, and publications, while supporting mentoring, laboratory training, and competency evaluations. This position participates in critical document review and approval processes, error management, and process improvement initiatives. The AMPQC is also responsible for coordinating employee scheduling, providing employee counseling and resolution, offering technical guidance, managing workflow, and supporting goal setting and performance assessments. Additionally, the AMPQC exercises independent decision-making on matters impacting the East and Central Texas PQC department(s). The AMPQC exemplifies and champions Carter BloodCare (CBC) Core Values and Code of Conduct, and adheres to CBC policies and applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). To support ongoing development and organizational goals, the AMPQC is required to attend meetings and training sessions, as assigned. The AMPQC maintains active, current professional licensure and/or certifications as required by role-specific regulations and organizational requirements. Periodic travel between assigned work areas to support other locations/projects in CBC service regions is required. Exempt employees are expected to maintain availability beyond standard business hours when business needs arise. Regular full-time attendance is required during normal working hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree(s) in Chemical, Biological, Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology from an accredited institution, as outlined in 42 CFR 493.1411(b)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Board Certification: MLS(ASCP), MT(AAB), MLS(AMT), H(ASCP), SH(ASCP) or equivalent board certification and participation in the CME program, if applicable and required by accrediting agency
Minimum of 3 years of non-waived and/or moderate to high complexity laboratory experience
Minimum of 2 years of previous supervisory or management experience
Valid DL required

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of hematology and/or microbiology laboratory experience, preferred
Minimum of 2 years of blood center laboratory experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in and provides direction for all activities within the East and Central Texas PQC department(s).
Performs testing and services associated with assigned departmental duties within the scope of complexity defined by accrediting agencies.
Participates in competency, proficiency, and educational opportunities.
Contributes to educational activities such as tours, presentations, abstracts, and publications.
Supports mentoring, laboratory training, and competency evaluations.
Participates in critical document review and approval processes, error management, and process improvement initiatives.
Coordinates employee scheduling.
Provides employee counseling and resolution.
Offers technical guidance.
Manages workflow.
Supports goal setting and performance assessments.
Exercises independent decision-making on matters impacting the East and Central Texas PQC department(s).
Exemplifies and champions Carter BloodCare (CBC) Core Values and Code of Conduct.
Adheres to CBC policies and applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Attends meetings and training sessions, as assigned.
Maintains active, current professional licensure and/or certifications as required by role-specific regulations and organizational requirements.
Periodically travels between assigned work areas to support other locations/projects in CBC service regions.
Maintains availability beyond standard business hours when business needs arise.
Maintains regular full-time attendance during normal working hours.