Associate Director, Testing - Transmissible Disease, Surveillance and HLA Process Development

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services donor testing site in Brampton, Ontario or Calgary, Alberta and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category : Other

Job posting ID : 6538

Employment status : Regular full-time

Classification : PTS / MGT / IT B

Salary / Rate of pay : $127,250 - $143,538

Application requirements :

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is looking for a Regular, Full-Time Associate Director, Testing - Transmissible Disease, Surveillance and HLA Process Development to join our dynamic Testing team.

The Associate Director, Testing is responsible for directing the development and monitoring of Donor Testing performance measures for Transmissible Diseases (TD) and Nucleic Acid Testing, HLA testing for stem cell donors, and TD surveillance activities and developing innovative enhancements to increase efficiency of Laboratory processes and improve turnaround time for result reporting for donor samples. The incumbent will research the Blood Banking industry for Best Practices and innovations in technology, automation and emerging processes and technologies for all processes related to Donor Testing. The Associate Director, Testing - Transmissible Disease, Surveillance and HLA Process Development will ensure that best practices are implemented consistently across all Donor Testing sites, and provide project management leadership for change implementation and act as a resource to Donor Testing Laboratories and Head Office staff.

Formula for success

• Leads and optimizes Donor Testing processes through performance analysis, process improvement, automation, and strategic initiatives, while fostering innovation and efficiency.
• Researches Blood Banking industry for best practices and innovations in technology and automation and emerging processes and technologies. Ensures that Best Practices are implemented consistently across all Donor Testing sites.
• Directs the project management activities for change implementation at the Donor Testing sites and acts as a resource to Donor Testing Laboratories and Head Office staff.

Desired education and skills

• Post secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution. B.Sc. in Laboratory Science, Microbiology or Virology, or ART in Microbiology or Virology or equivalent experience required.
• Licensure with the College of Medical Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) or College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA) is required for candidates with a Medical Laboratory Technologist qualification.
• Ten years of experience in clinical transfusion medicine or clinical laboratory settings.
• Experience in molecular testing will be considered an asset.

What we offer you

• Annual performance award up to 10%
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resource

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location at least 40% of the time / days of the week.
• Quarterly visits to other donor testing sites are required, as well as travel to support implementation projects. Travel to attend meetings and conferences a few times a year may also be required.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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