Manager, Biomedical Engineering, Hoxworth Blood CenterCurrent UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors >Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.Job OverviewHoxworth Blood Center (HBC), University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 100,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Hoxworth Blood Center: Saving Lives Close to Home. HBC is located within the College of Medicine and is the only Regional Blood Center owned and operated by a University in United States.HBC is recruiting for Manager, Biomedical Engineering, to manage the daily operations of the Biomedical Specialist team, and ensure strict compliance with product quality assurance, equipment and procedural standards, health and safety protocols. Experience in daily production of cleanroom environments, as well as interviewing, selection, hiring, and training of new employees with knowledge in cleanroom environment and regulatory framework in accordance with cGMP, FDA, and ISO regulations pertinent to the environmental control in ISO7/8 facilities is crucial.The department supports all operational units within the organization. It ensures effective qualification, use, maintenance, calibration, and repair of medical equipment used in the provision of blood, blood components, tissues, and derivatives in accordance with safety standards and regulatory requirements. The manager implements strategic planning initiatives with experience and working knowledge of metrology, facilities maintenance, and ISO 8655 and/or 17025. Manages cross functional activities that support the interdepartmental communications, productivity, and quality between various operating units. Ensures high quality customer service and successful delivery of outputs. Facilitates qualification and maintenance of all materials/supplies for efficient support to operations. Promotes training, leadership, and staff growth and development.Essential FunctionsExecute the strategic plan of the division, provide leadership to help manage and grow the department and team, and execute core operations in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards.Ensure effective use, maintenance, calibration, and repair of medical equipment in accordance with safety standards, regulatory requirements.Ensure methods in metrology are appropriately implemented and standards are maintained according to ASTM requirements.Create, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for the department.Write technical documents for standard operating procedures (SOP), training, validations, and requalification documents.Ensure timely project delivery, proper equipment handling, and consistency of operations.Assist with planning the department budget with the Division Director, Core Operations.Manage training and education of all employees in the department. Train staff on new innovations, technology, equipment, software, and services. Provide technical assistance and instruction to staff regarding e