District Quality Assurance Coordinator

LifeSouthCommunity Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team asa District QualityAssurance Coordinator in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for participatingin the coordination a system-wide compliance program to ensure the manufactureof safe, pure and potent blood products. The position''s level is based on thesize of the assigned district.Responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to: - Perform all assigned duties in compliance with standard operating procedures;Bring compliance issues to the attention of management- Serve asliaison between Corporate Quality Assurance and District Operations- Ensure districtquality record keeping systems are maintained in accordance with documentcontrol policies- Conductsystem-wide internal assessments, including record review, process and systemaudits to monitor regional compliance with LifeSouth policies and procedures; Communicateaudit findings to District Operations- Train managers,supervisors, team leaders and team supervisors in quality control record review- Assist withmanaging non-conforming events in the assigned district, including deviationsand issues/complaints; Collaborate with management to determine root cause andcorrective action and complete detailed and thorough documentation ofinvestigation- Assistmanagement with or facilitate/lead improvement initiatives- Analyze data toidentify problems and trends, perform root cause analysis and assist withcorrective action plans- Assist with theimplementation of new technology, operational process changes, and change ingeneral, including post-implementation assessment to verify systems remain incontrol- Assist withcompletion of and monitor for completion of equipment validation plans- Assist with orperform annual and semi-annual equipment quality control- Coordinateactivities associated with external inspections, audits, and assessments; Assistin the development of responses to regulatory observations- Attendregional, district and corporate management meetings and training workshops asneeded- Perform allother duties assigned at the discretion of management- Ability and willingnessto travel is essential to this positionMinimumQualifications: - High school diploma - Basic computer skills and knowledge of computer programs such as MS Office(Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)- Ability to workin a variety of physical environments - Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments concurrently- Ability toeffectively participate in a stress-filled and time-critical team environment- Ability totrain coworkers to perform a task- Work withconfidential records and maintain confidentiality of these materials- Fill out andmaintain records in accordance with compliance and regulatory standards- Knowledge andexperience with electronic or mechanical equipmentThe ideal candidatewill possess: - Associate''s or Bachelor''s degree- Previous bloodbanking experienceCompetitiveBenefits Package:- Generous PaidTime Off (PTO) plan- Health, dental,vision, supplemental life, cancer, accident and disability insurance- Health SavingsAccount (HSA) with employer match- Retirement plan- Wellnessprogram with incentives and HSA rewards This is a full time position. Starting salary range is $18.75 - $20.63 an hour.Background check and drug test required. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/DFWP/Tobacco Free.The position description may not include all the duties andresponsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed,but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scopeof the skills, knowledge and training for the position. LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is anaffirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons,regardless of race, religion, age, gender, transgender status, genderidentification, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin,color or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and localstatutes, regulations and ordinances. LifeSouth complies with all laws andregulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during theinterview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where youare applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applicationsmay be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters inlieu of the on-line application process.

Created: 2025-11-15