Cord Blood Collections Manager

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers • Gainesville, FL

3d • $64,000 - $70,400 • Onsite

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join their team as a Cord Blood Collections Manager in Gainesville, FL. This position oversees cord blood collection operations, staff leadership, hospital relationships, and outreach initiatives supporting the LifeSouth Cellular Therapies program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a business or healthcare-related field
• Three years of management or supervisory experience required
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with hospitals, physician offices, donors, and community partners
• Ability to manage multiple projects and operational priorities effectively
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Valid driver’s license required and must meet LifeSouth driver eligibility requirements

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Previous sales, recruitment, outreach, and/or healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory, quality, and compliance standards preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee cord blood collection operations, recruitment efforts, and collection site performance
• Lead onboarding, training, scheduling, and development of collection staff
• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, physician offices, and community partners
• Monitor collection goals, operational metrics, and program growth initiatives
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and documentation procedures
• Identify operational concerns and implement process improvements and corrective actions as needed
• Support donor recruitment efforts, outreach initiatives, presentations, and community events
• Assist with audits, inspections, reporting, and quality improvement activities
• Review operational reports, supply requests, inventory needs, and departmental documentation
• Collaborate with internal leadership teams to support the success of the Cellular Therapies program
• Represent LifeSouth and the Cord Blood Program in a professional and positive manner

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level