Quality Assurance Coordinator

LifeSouthGainesville, FL

job_description.job_card.30_days_ago

serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

job_description.job_card.job_description

Job Type Full-time Description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Quality Assurance Coordinator in Gainesville, FL . This position is responsible for participating in the coordination of a system-wide compliance program to ensure the manufacture of safe, pure and potent blood products.

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
Holiday premium paid on certain holidays
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

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Act as a liaison for Corporate Quality Assurance to District Operations

Coordinate all audits, quality initiatives and quality assurance communications as delegated by the Quality Assurance Supervisor

Work with the Implementation and Training Coordinators to ensure new technology or process implementation occurs within the expectations of validation or implementation plans

Audit district record keeping systems to ensure quality control is conducted according to SOP

Coordinate the Supplier Qualification program for the assigned district (critical supply issues, manufacturer notifications, etc.)

Coordinate the reporting, investigation and resolution for the Error Management process in the assigned district

Assess the effectiveness of corrective actions taken by field operations in response to audits, reportable events, etc. to monitor quality improvement

Assist in the preparation and coordination of external inspections

Oversee external inspection visits

Prepare and present reports on quality indicator tracking and trending

Ability and willingness to travel is essential to this position

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements

Ability to work in a variety of physical environments

Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions

Basic Computer skills and experience with computer programs such as MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Ability to perform audits, review records and observe processes

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments concurrently

Ability to effectively participate in a stress-filled and time-critical team environment

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Previous blood banking or regulatory experience preferred

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $19.00 - $20.90 an hour. 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.

serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

Quality Assurance Coordinator • Gainesville, FL