Team Lead Production

Overview Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive. ## Position Summary Under the direction of the department leadership, organizes and prioritizes work flow across core production, hospital services, and specialized production, to enhance services in an efficient and effective manner. Executes technical skills department wide and demonstrates the ability to lead a cohesive team in absence of management. ## Total Rewards Package Compensation The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications. Benefits Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others. ## Responsibilities - Understands and performs laboratory activities to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements - Maintains full competency in at least one production area and key competencies across the department - Facilitates and prioritizes work flow and covers gaps in production in absence of supervisor - Handles day to day production and distribution questions put forth by production staff - Manages the process of reviewing policies and procedures to improve laboratory services - Assists in resolving and investigating deviations and helps prepare corrective actions - Assists in staff scheduling and determining shift hours for open positions - Trains staff members in production processes when required - Performs blood production manufacturing processes on red blood cells and or platelets - Process orders for blood, components and derivative products consistent with regulatory standards while meeting customer expectations - Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment as assigned - Monitors CLIA and Proficiency Testing when required - Ability to lead or participate in functional or cross-functional project work - Works weekend, holiday rotations and on-call, as needed - Other duties, as assigned - Performs other duties as assigned - Complies with all policies and standards ## Qualifications Education - Bachelor's Degree in biology or related science preferred Experience - management and human resources approval based on experience required - Demonstrates successful performance and competencies of Senior Production Specialist required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Pr