Supervising Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Blood Bank)

Supervising Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Blood Bank)

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.

The starting annual salary for this position is $91,298 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package. There will be an additional assignment pay differential of $8,320 and an additional geographic differential of $4,580.

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.

We're looking for a strong leader with a passion for laboratory excellence and patient care. Successful candidates will have: 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. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring others, improving processes, and ensuring the highest standards of laboratory performance.