Manager Trainee - Operations (Travel Program; Relocation Required)

Manager Trainee - Operations (Travel Program - Relocation Required)

Position is based in a BioLife Center (not remote). As a Manager Trainee, you will participate in a comprehensive training program aimed at enhancing your leadership skills, operational knowledge, and preparing you for accelerated career growth into an Assistant Manager role.

A Typical Day for You May Include

• Assistant Manager Career Growth & Development: The development program lasts approximately 12 months and includes structured training with mentorship and leadership guidance. Upon completion, you'll have an additional six months to advance into an Assistant Manager position.
• Learn Operations Management: Gain hands-on experience in operational production, including financial, regulatory, administrative, marketing, quality, facilities, and people management. Gain exposure to real-world challenges such as audit processes, compliance requirements, and team performance management.
• Production Environment & Customer Service: Contribute to donor floor operations and ensure exceptional customer service by assisting with production tasks while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Develop Leadership and Employee Relations Skills: Work alongside a diverse team and practice team member selection, performance feedback, and collaboration. Build foundational skills in mentoring, feedback delivery, and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Contribute to Creating Life-Changing Medicines: Learn how to maintain BioLife's quality and safety standards to achieve production and cost goals while ensuring compliance with regulations and BioLife SOPs.
• Networking (Travel) Opportunities: Explore BioLife locations nationwide, expanding your professional network and learning from team members at various centers.
• Relocation: Upon completing the program and earning a promotion to a management position, you will need to relocate to one of BioLife's locations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience (approximately 3 years)
• Willingness to travel up to 85% (program dependent)
• Ability to relocate upon securing an Assistant Manager role through an application process
• Valid CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain during the program)
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees
• Ability to frequently lift up to 32 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to monitor equipment from a distance
• Due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SOPs, GDP, GMP, CLIA, and FDA regulations
• Experience working in a regulated industry or high-compliance environment