Assistant Manager – Quality Systems at Lifesouth Community Blood Centers Inc – Gainesville, Florida

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for a highly skilled leader with proven management experience and a passion for making a difference in the community.

The Assistant Manager – Quality Systems in Gainesville, FL, is responsible for the oversight of quality systems, equipment, supplies inventory, quality control and quality compliance for the collection, processing, storage, and distribution of cellular and blood products. This position ensures compliance with organizational policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and regulatory standards while maintaining efficient workflow and quality control. This position will be relied upon to provide compliance and regulatory guidance and support to management and will regularly work with the Quality Assurance department.

Our 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
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in quality systems, inventory management, or laboratory operations
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of cGMP, GDP, and regulatory compliance in a laboratory or clinical setting
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to perform tasks that require standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Life Sciences, Business Administration, Quality Management) preferred
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., FDA, AABB, FACT) preferred

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Inventory and Supply Specialists, Lead Inventory and Supply Specialist, and Quality Systems Specialists
• Review and approve staff timesheets and PTO requests
• Work with upper management on personnel functions, such as hiring, disciplinary action, and performance reviews
• Participate and contribute to external audits
• Review and analyze audit findings and collaborate with management to develop and implement corrective actions
• Review and help resolve issues related to daily and monthly QC records
• Regularly meet and communicate with management regarding process failures, defects, and gaps; production trends; equipment, product and supplies issues
• Compile and track and trend data
• Assist in the development, review, and revision of SOPs and training materials
• Oversee inventory supplies
• Ensure equipment maintenance and cleaning occurs as required by procedure and that appropriate review of such records occur

This is a full-time position. Starting salary $50,000-$55,000 annually. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

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