LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

  • Blood Center
4039 W Newberry Road
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 224-1600
Hours:
Newberry Road
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tue, Thu: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat, Sun: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

About Us

LifeSouth is the local non-profit community blood bank and the official blood provider to all Gainesville hospitals including UF Health, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital and Malcom Randall VA read more
  • About

    LifeSouth is the local non-profit community blood bank and the official blood provider to all Gainesville hospitals including UF Health, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital and Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. LifeSouth serves more than 125 hospitals in Alabama, Florida and Georgia.

    LifeSouth is committed to meeting the blood supply needs of local hospitals and patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 48 donor centers, 66 blood mobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, the LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family member is in need. LifeSouth's mission is to provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community they serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion-related activities.

    To learn more about blood donation, hosting a blood drive or to make an appointment to donate, visit lifesouth.org.

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    Release Date: May 28, 2025

    Jobs

    Supply Chain Manager
    Category: Healthcare
    Gainesville, FL • PurchasingJob Type: Full-timeDescription LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Supply Chain Manager in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for vendor selection, negotiation, establishment and maintenance of all purchased materials, supplies, equipment and services used by the company.   Our Benefits - Generous ...read more

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    Kenyada Higgins-Cheatem
    Phone:(352) 224-1600
    Cellular Therapies Administrative Assistant
    Category: Healthcare
    Gainesville, FL • Cellular Therapies Job Type: Full-timeDescription LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Cellular Therapies Administrative Assistant in Gainesville, FL. This position is an excellent opportunity for learning and growth. It will offer challenging projects in addition to routine daily tasks, all of which will need to be ...read more

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    Kenyada Higgins-Cheatem
    Phone:(352) 224-1600
    Part-time Accounting Generalist
    Category: Healthcare
    Gainesville, FL • AccountingJob Type: Part-timeDescription LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as an Part-time Accounting Generalist in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for applying all payments from customers, handling collections of past due balances, and analysis and reporting of payroll data. This position will provide assistance ...read more

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    Kenyada Higgins-Cheatem
    Phone:(352) 224-1600
    Junior Staff Accountant Clerk
    Category: Healthcare
    Gainesville, FL • AccountingJob Type: Full-timeDescription LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven, individual to join the team as a  Junior Staff Accounting Clerk in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for assisting in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are accurate and properly recorded in ...read more

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    Kenyada Higgins-Cheatem
    Phone:(352) 224-1600
    Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Technologist (STL Lab)
    Category: Healthcare
    Gainesville, FL • Components LaboratoryJob Type: Full-timeDescription Do you have a passion for making an impact on patient care behind the scenes? Thrive when solving complex problems? Value a lab culture that encourages communication, learning, and shared expertise?   LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking a skilled highly motivated individual for a Medical Laboratory ...read more

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    Kenyada Higgins-Cheatem
    Phone:(352) 224-1600
    Immunohematology Laboratory Supervisor (Evenings)
    Category: Healthcare
    Gainesville, FL • Immunohematology Reference LaboratoryJob Type: Full-timeDescription Do you have a passion for leadership and the skills to guide a high-performing lab team? Value a lab culture that encourages communication, learning, and shared expertise?     Position Details: - Evening Shift – Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm (5 days, 8-hour shifts), rotating weekends - Shift ...read more

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    Kenyada Higgins-Cheatem
    Phone:(352) 224-1600
    Call Center Operator
    Category: Healthcare
    Gainesville, FL • Donor SchedulingJob Type: Full-timeDescription Are you looking to save lives and help make a difference in your community?   LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for a friendly, patient and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Call Center Operator in Gainesville, FL. This position functions as a switchboard operator for the company and receptionist in the ...read more

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    Kenyada Higgins-Cheatem
    Phone:(352) 224-1600
    Processing Support Specialist – Cellular Therapy
    Category: Healthcare
    Gainesville, FL • Cellular TherapiesJob Type: Full-timeDescription If you're looking for a rewarding position in a fast-paced, innovative environment, this is the job for you! Join our team and make a difference in Cellular Therapy!   We are looking for detail-oriented, dedicated individuals interested in a hands-on, impactful position within a dynamic, growing field to join our team as ...read more

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    Kenyada Higgins-Cheatem
    Phone:(352) 224-1600
    Laboratory Support Specialist - 3rd Shift
    Category: Healthcare
    Gainesville, FL • Medical and Laboratory ServicesJob Type: Full-timeDescription LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Laboratory Support Specialist in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for performing routine laboratory tasks in compliance with organizational policies and procedures related to processing blood specimens and ...read more

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    Kenyada Higgins-Cheatem
    Phone:(352) 224-1600
    Blood Inventory Logistics Coordinator
    Category: Healthcare
    Gainesville, FL • Hospital ServicesJob Type: Full-timeDescription LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Blood Inventory Logistics Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the logistics associated with blood product inventory and ensuring the efficient movement of blood products through our ...read more

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    Kenyada Higgins-Cheatem
    Phone:(352) 224-1600
    Maintenance Specialist
    Category: Healthcare
    Gainesville, FL • FacilitiesJob Type: Full-timeDescription Are you looking to make a difference in your community?   LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven, individual to join the team as a Maintenance Specialist in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for the overall planning and execution of activities related to skilled ...read more

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    Kenyada Higgins-Cheatem
    Phone:(352) 224-1600
    Cord Blood Processor
    Category: Healthcare
    Gainesville, FL • Cord BloodJob Type: Full-timeDescription LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an individual to make a difference in their community, while working in a laboratory setting, by joining our team as a Cord Blood Processor in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for tasks related to the safe handling, documentation and manufacturing of cord blood products and ...read more

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    Kenyada Higgins-Cheatem
    Phone:(352) 224-1600

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