The Northern California Community Blood Bank has an immediate opening for a Technical Director. This is a full-time position, with an excellent benefit package.

Located in the heart of the magnificent coastal redwoods of Northern California, The Northern California Community Blood Bank is a nonprofit blood bank located in Eureka, CA., serving Humboldt and Del Norte Counties.  We offer a low-stress environment, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to be part of an organization with a vibrant community relationship.

Eureka is the county seat of world-famous Humboldt County, California, and the heart of the U.S. Redwood Coast. Eureka is the market and cultural center of a beautiful region filled with iconic redwoods and stunningly beautiful, rugged remote ocean landscapes. Culturally protected by the ‘Redwood Curtain,’ the city is most famous for its unique Victorian architecture, creative artistic culture, one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants, and artisanal businesses.

Under the direction of the CEO and Medical Director, the Technical Director has overall 24-hour responsibility for the Laboratory and all activities related to processing, testing, storage, transportation, and other handling of blood and blood products. The Technical Director oversees component production, inventory, product distribution, reference immunohematology testing, and compliance with regulatory and standard-setting agencies.

Experience, Education and Licensure:

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in science, medical technology or a related field.
• Valid current CA license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Experience as a technologist performing high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory and familiarity with standard laboratory methods and techniques.  Demonstrated ability to perform standardized routine testing, specialized testing in blood donor processing, and immunohematology is preferred. 
• Must meet the CLIA defined General supervisor qualifications (42 CFR 493.1461)

About Northern California Community Blood Bank

Located in the heart of the magnificent coastal redwoods of Northern California just four miles from the beach, The Northern California Community Blood Bank is a nonprofit blood bank serving Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. The Northern California Community Blood Bank offers a low-stress environment, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to advance your professional development while working for an employer with a vibrant community relationship.

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