What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory CLS position at San Diego Blood Bank?
Position Title: Immunohematology Reference Lab Clinical Laboratory Scientist
FLSA: Full-time, Non-Exempt (hourly) plus benefits
Salary: $49 - $53 per hour (depending on experience)
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 10:00 am to 6:30 pm
Location: SDBB HQ – 3636 Gateway Center Ave, Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92102
Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Are you looking for a job where you can contribute to a meaningful cause and grow professionally? If so, San Diego Blood Bank invites you to join our dynamic & diverse team dedicated to the mission of saving & improving lives through blood and biotherapies.
WHY CHOOSE SDBB?
At San Diego Blood Bank, we provide Southern California regional hospitals with a wide range of blood banking services. These include blood collection, component preparation, plateletpheresis, plasmapheresis, leukapheresis, washed blood, frozen blood, autologous storage, designated donation services, and a reference laboratory. San Diego Blood Bank’s Cord Blood Banking Program provides lifesaving stem cell transplants to patients worldwide.
At San Diego Blood Bank, we provide Southern California regional hospitals with a wide range of blood banking services. These include blood collection, component preparation, plateletpheresis, plasmapheresis, leukapheresis, washed blood, frozen blood, autologous storage, designated donation services, and a reference laboratory. San Diego Blood Bank’s Cord Blood Banking Program provides lifesaving stem cell transplants to patients worldwide.
Founded in 1950, San Diego Blood Bank has been an important institution in the San Diego community for decades. Today, SDBB is continuing to grow to meet the changing needs of our healthcare community.
San Diego Blood Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization also operating as Southern California Blood Bank. We serve hospitals in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We are the primary blood provider to Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and the safety net for hospitals in our region. Every year, more than 150,000 units of blood provided by San Diego Blood Bank are transfused into patients of all ages, socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds throughout Southern California. These patients are struggling with life-threatening medical conditions including cancer and other blood disorders, severe burns, organ transplants, emergency surgery, trauma, childbirth complications and more.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Summary)
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Summary)
Under the direction of the department leadership, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist I is responsible for Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) processes according to cGMP compliant policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) implemented by the San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB). The IRL is a highly regulated laboratory where employees must successfully complete/pass an initial training program and complete competency assessments in intervals defined by SDBB policies.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE (Key Responsibilities):
- Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations.
- Provides guidance and expertise for the laboratory to meet the needs of SDBB customers, in accordance with accepted standards and regulations.
- Supports the SDBB safety, GMP and Quality Plan. Adheres to GMP guidelines.
- Assists in the care, maintenance and quality control of equipment and supplies.
- Maintains department records, reports and statistical data as required.
- Assists in developing new lab processes and procedures.
- Assists with laboratory quality and variance programs.
- Participates in department meetings and educational programs.
- Understands and adheres to the policies, procedures and standards developed as part of the San Diego Blood Bank Compliance Program.
- Participates in the IRL on call rotation.
- Performs red cell blood grouping and antibody identification on donor and referred patient blood samples.
- Determines suitability for transfusion of donor units with discrepant ABO or Rh groups and unexpected red cell antibodies.
- Performs pre-transfusion compatibility testing as needed.
- Performs platelet crossmatching.
- Performs adsorptions as needed.
- Identifies antibodies to high and low prevalence antigens.
- Performs donor and patient red cell antigen typing.
- Performs elutions as needed.
- Enzyme treats red blood cells as needed.
- Provides verbal and written reports, technical assistance, and consultation to customers.
- Performs DNA extractions.
- Performs Next Generation Sequencing.
- Investigates and reviews non-conformances through quality incident reporting.
- Performs supervisory reviews and tasks as needed.
- Performs validations and new process development.
- Assists with staff training and competency when applicable.
- May cross train in the Quality Control Laboratory.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Certifications/Licenses:
- MLS/MT(ASCP)CM or equivalent experience
- CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
- CA Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (CIS)
Experience:
- Up to three (3) years of Laboratory experience.
Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, safety rules, and equipment operating and maintenance instructions.
- Organized and able to efficiently prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time to provide a productive workflow.
- Above average attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Clear and effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Must be able to stand or sit long hours.
- Must be able to work on a computer 4 - 8 hours a day.
- May be required to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Must be detail oriented, well organized and display good time management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to perform under pressure and work under stressful situations.
- Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
- Flexibility to work independently and with a team.
- Ability to apply judgement to written or oral instructions.
- Able to use reducing agents.
- Able to remove immunoglobulin from red cells as needed.
- Able to perform inhibition/neutralization testing.
- Able to perform titrations.
- Able to identify cold-reactive antibodies.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications)
- Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) certification preferred
WHERE YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE (Working Environment)
- Normal laboratory environment with biohazard precautions.
- May be exposed to blood or bodily fluids that may be capable of transmitting diseases.
- May be exposed to chemicals that may be hazardous.
- May be called on to work or attend meetings at other than routinely scheduled hours.
BENEFITS FOR YOU
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the San Diego Blood Bank including:
- Employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for employer sponsored health benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision plans)
- Earn up to 120 hours of paid vacation in your first year.
- 7 paid Holidays 1 personal holiday provided annually.
- 40 hours of paid sick time provided annually.
- 403b retirement plan with 3% employer match starting on your first day.
- Employee Assistance Program - Free for employees and their families
- Service Awards and recognition.
Apply now! Join our team to make a difference every day.
The San Diego Blood Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The San Diego Blood Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $49 - $53
