Supervising Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Blood Bank)

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, safe and timely blood transfusion services are an essential part of patient care. As the Blood Bank Supervisor, you will lead the daily operations of our blood bank and donor center, helping ensure that patients have access to the blood products and laboratory services they need when they need them most. In this leadership role, you'll oversee both technical and non-technical team members, support laboratory operations, and serve as a key resource for physicians, laboratory staff, and organizational leadership. Your expertise will help maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance while supporting life-saving patient care. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced laboratory professional who enjoys leading teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring operational excellence in a complex healthcare environment.

Requirements

Experience working in blood banking, transfusion services, or a clinical laboratory environment
Leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to guide and develop teams
Strong knowledge of laboratory quality, safety, and regulatory standards
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A commitment to delivering exceptional service and maintaining high-quality patient care
The ability to balance operational priorities while supporting staff and stakeholders
Possession of a full license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the State of New York; or Eligibility for full licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the State of New York; or Physician licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of New York.
Doctorate degree in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in a clinical laboratory or blood bank; or Master’s degree in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in a clinical laboratory or blood bank; or Bachelor’s degree in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in a clinical laboratory or blood bank; or Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or laboratory science and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in a clinical laboratory or blood bank.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring others, improving processes, and ensuring the highest standards of laboratory performance.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the blood bank and donor center
Supervise and support technical and non-technical staff responsible for transfusion services
Coordinate activities related to blood product collection, processing, storage, testing, and distribution
Help ensure blood products are available to support patient treatment needs
Perform, monitor, and review laboratory testing procedures, including complex testing activities
Maintain high standards for quality, accuracy, and patient safety
Support compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements
Assist with staff training, development, scheduling, and performance management
Collaborate with physicians, laboratory leaders, and multidisciplinary care teams
Provide administrative and operational support to department leadership
Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflow efficiency, and service delivery
Help maintain a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement