Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Supervisor (IRL Lab Supervisor)

Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Supervisor (IRL Lab Supervisor)

Location: Las Vegas, NV
Schedule: Primarily Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, with some weekend and holiday coverage required
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent, onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Supervisor to lead a Reference Lab team in Las Vegas. This leadership role combines supervisory responsibilities with hands-on technical bench work in an immunohematology reference laboratory. The ideal candidate will have a strong transfusion services background, prior reference lab experience, and at least two years of supervisory experience.

As a working supervisor, you will split your time between managing and mentoring a team of approximately 8 laboratory professionals and performing complex immunohematology testing and platelet manufacturing duties. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment and wants to make a significant impact in blood safety and transfusion medicine.

Key Responsibilities

Supervisory Duties (approx. 3 days/week):

• Lead and manage daily operations of the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of 8 technical staff members, promoting professional development and maintaining high morale

• Coordinate staffing schedules, workload distribution, and performance evaluations

• Oversee quality control, proficiency testing, and instrument maintenance to ensure accurate and reliable test results

• Collaborate with laboratory leadership and clinical teams to improve workflows and resolve operational challenges

• Manage compliance with health and safety regulations and lab policies

• Participate in budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control for the reference lab

Technical Bench Work (approx. 2 days/week):

• Perform complex immunohematology testing including antibody identification, crossmatching, and serologic investigations

• Execute platelet manufacturing processes with an emphasis on quality and regulatory compliance

• Troubleshoot and validate new testing methods and instrumentation

• Maintain detailed documentation of testing procedures and results

• Provide expert consultation to clinicians and transfusion services regarding test interpretation and problem resolution