Director of Quality Assurance

National Blood Testing Cooperative (NBTC) is seeking an experienced Director of Quality Assurance to lead the Quality Management System supporting testing services for more than 20 blood centers at Stone Mountain, Georgia laboratory. The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for overseeing all quality management activities to ensure compliance with applicable FDA, CLIA, AABB, 21 CFR, OSHA, and other regulatory and accreditation requirements. This position provides strategic leadership for quality assurance, validation, auditing, document control, supplier qualification, occurrence management, CAPA, continuous process improvement, and inspection readiness. Working closely with onsite laboratory leadership, the Director develops, implements, and maintains quality policies and programs; supports operational excellence; and promotes a culture of quality and regulatory compliance. The position partners with laboratory managers on performance improvement, employee development, and strategic initiatives to ensure the laboratory consistently delivers safe, accurate, reliable, and timely testing services. Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in a blood center, blood banking, transfusion medicine, or related healthcare laboratory environment required. Bachelor’s degree in science or an allied science discipline. Minimum 5 years of Quality Assurance management experience. Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/ASCP) or Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB/ASCP) certification preferred. CMQ/OE or CQA certification through the American Society for Quality (ASQ) preferred. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional quality initiatives and drive sustainable process improvement. This is an outstanding opportunity for a collaborative and strategic quality leader who is passionate about regulatory excellence, continuous improvement, and advancing the safety and reliability of the nation’s blood supply. Click here to apply.