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Posted 20 July, 2026

IRL Lab Manager - Blood Blank - Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Manager

KA Recruiting Inc.
Montclair, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

\n Job Title: IRL Laboratory Manager – Immunohematology Reference Lab (IRL)\n
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\n *SBB is highly preferred, CA State License is required\n
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Work Type: Full-Time, On-Site\n
Relocation Assistance: Available\n
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000\n
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\n The Opportunity\n
\n We are seeking a highly skilled and leadership-driven Clinical Laboratory Scientist to manage operations at one of the nation’s largest and most high-volume Immunohematology Reference Laboratories. This facility serves a critical role in complex blood banking, providing advanced transfusion services and rare unit management.\n
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\n As the Lab Manager, you will oversee a high-performing team of specialists, ensuring the highest standards of quality, regulatory compliance, and patient care. This is a rare opportunity to lead at a site that defines the gold standard for specialized blood services.\n
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\n Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Operational Excellence: Direct daily workflows for a large-scale IRL, ensuring efficient processing of complex antibody identifications and cross-matching.
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  • Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of CLS professionals and support staff; manage scheduling, performance evaluations, and ongoing training.
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  • Regulatory Oversight: Ensure the lab remains in strict compliance with FDA, CLIA, AABB, and state regulations. Lead the site through internal and external audits.
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  • Quality Management: Oversee validation of new equipment, maintain QC protocols, and manage laboratory budget and resource allocation.
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  • Clinical Partnership: Act as a technical consultant to hospital blood banks and medical directors regarding complex serological cases.
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\n Required Qualifications\n
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  • Licensure: Current and valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license is mandatory.
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  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Immunohematology Reference Lab or complex blood bank setting, with at least 2–3 years in a formal management or supervisory capacity.
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  • Specialty Certification: SBB (Specialist in Blood Banking) certification is highly preferred.
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  • Technical Depth: Mastery of advanced serological techniques and blood group systems.
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\n Compensation & Benefits\n
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  • Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and SBB certification.
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  • Incentives: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates.
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  • Relocation: Comprehensive relocation package available for those moving to the area.
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  • Comprehensive Benefits: Including premium health insurance, 401(k) with substantial employer match, and generous PTO.
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For more information please apply today! Email contact: [email protected]