Manager Trainee - Operations (Travel Program; Relocation Required)
About The Position
The Manager Trainee participates in an approximately 12-month development program designed to strengthen leadership skills and operational knowledge in preparation for career growth into an Assistant Manager role. The program includes structured training, mentorship, and leadership guidance. After completing the program, the trainee has an additional six months to advance to an Assistant Manager position through an application process. The position is based in a BioLife Center and is not remote. The program includes travel to BioLife locations nationwide, and relocation to a BioLife location is required upon promotion to a management position. Trainees gain hands-on experience in operational production, including financial, regulatory, administrative, marketing, quality, facilities, and people management. They contribute to donor floor operations and customer service while maintaining regulatory compliance and safety standards. The role builds experience in employee selection, performance feedback, collaboration, mentoring, and fostering an inclusive environment. Trainees learn to uphold BioLife quality and safety standards, production and cost goals, applicable regulations, and BioLife standard operating procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience (approximately 3 years).
- Willingness to travel up to 85%, depending on the program.
- Ability to relocate upon securing an Assistant Manager role through an application process.
- Valid CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain it during the program.
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
- Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 32 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
- Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to monitor equipment from a distance.
- Ability to wear gloves for prolonged periods for 90% of work tasks due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with SOPs, GDP, GMP, CLIA, and FDA regulations.
- Experience working in a regulated industry or high-compliance environment.
Responsibilities
- Participate in structured training, mentorship, and leadership development.
- Gain hands-on experience in operational production, including financial, regulatory, administrative, marketing, quality, facilities, and people management.
- Assist with donor floor production tasks and provide exceptional customer service while maintaining regulatory compliance and safety standards.
- Develop skills in team member selection, performance feedback, collaboration, mentoring, and fostering an inclusive environment.
- Learn to maintain BioLife quality and safety standards and meet production and cost goals while following regulations and BioLife SOPs.
- Travel to BioLife locations nationwide to expand professional networks and learn from teams at other centers.
- Relocate to a BioLife location upon completing the program and securing promotion to a management position.
Benefits
- Major medical, dental, and vision insurance and prescription coverage for eligible employees.
- At least 15 vacation days and 10 company-paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Retirement savings with an employer contribution and matching program.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
