Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Full-time

Description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an individual to join our team as a Logistics Coordinator in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for coordinating the collection, maintenance and delivery of data generated by the department. This includes data gathering, data entry, analyzing data, creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases, and communicating with internal and external customers regarding data. This position is also responsible for the logistics of the maintenance and shipping of cellular products for research and clinical use.

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

- Medical premium discount based on rate of pay

- 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:

- Perform all responsibilities listed in the Records Specialist job description

- Collect all data generated from cell isolation manufacturing for research and clinical use and other processes as applicable

- Input data as required into research database, spreadsheets, clinical trial database and Laboratory Information System

- Review, maintain and analyze data; create daily, weekly and monthly reports for management

- Track, trend and report any issues from the record review to the Cord Blood Operations Manager and Director of Cord Blood in a timely manner. Assist in developing and revising departmental SOPs and training plans under the direction of the Director and/or Manager, as needed

- Coordinate cellular product shipments for research or clinical use. Communicate with external customers of cellular products to notify them of product availability and shipping information

- Maintain purchase orders and communicate their progress to management

- Create and Manage COAs

- Coordinate the review of files and COAs for final lot release

- Assist in cellular product storage tracking. Maintain records of locations in freezer, quadrant, rack, box, etc., as applicable

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED

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

- Previous relevant experience

- Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments concurrently

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

- Ability to prepare concise and informative reports

- Ability to work with confidential records and maintain confidentiality of these materials

- Ability to fill out and maintain records in accordance with applicable policies and regulatory standards

- Ability to analyze, think critically, and make decisions consistent with SOP and regulatory guidelines

- Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to confidentiality and privacy of personal information, including health information

- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree 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.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

This is a full time position. Starting salary range is $16.50 - $18.15 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).

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.