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.

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and team-focused individual to join our team as a Cellular Therapies Logistics Specialist in Gainesville, FL.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing data integrity and workflow related to the procurement, handling, storage, and shipment of cord blood and cellular therapy products.

Key responsibilities include maintaining spreadsheets and databases, generating reports and communications for both internal and external customers, and overseeing logistics for cellular therapy products used in research; including product inventory management. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about logistics and data management, we encourage you to apply!

- High school diploma or GED required

- Valid driver’s license required; must meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements

- Prior experience in data or inventory management in a laboratory, blood bank and/or research environment preferred

- May be expected to work various hours, which may include overtime and/or working weekends

- Proficient in MS Office and basic computer skills

- Strong comprehension of written, oral, and visual instructions

- Ability to multitask and work independently

- Organized with strong record-keeping skills

- Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills

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

- 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

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $17.00 - $18.70 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) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

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.