Blood Operations Project and Innovation Analyst

Overview

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

Blood Operations Project and Innovation Analyst

Drive impact. Lead improvement. Shape the future of Blood Operations.

 

Are you energized by solving complex problems, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and improving processes that truly matter?  Versiti is looking for a Blood Operations Project and Innovation Analyst to help drive operational excellence across our Blood Operations teams.

 

In this role, you’ll partner closely with leaders across the organization to bring clarity, structure, and momentum to high‑priority projects. You’ll help shape project objectives, streamline workflows, and ensure teams stay aligned and on track. If you enjoy organizing chaos, building relationships, and using LEAN and Continuous Improvement tools to make meaningful change, this is a place where your work will have real impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate the Blood Operations prioritization process, including project intake, scoring, timelines, and resource planning
• Partner with leaders and project teams to define scope, objectives, tasks, and deliverables
• Break complex initiatives into manageable workstreams and guide teams through execution
• Identify risks, analyze data, and recommend solutions that keep projects moving
• Facilitate decision‑making and remove barriers to progress
• Build strong relationships across departments and help resolve issues collaboratively
• Champion Continuous Improvement and LEAN principles to strengthen processes and outcomes
• Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related field (required)
• Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science degree (preferred)
• 1+ years of experience leading or coordinating cross‑functional projects
• Experience in a regulated industry and/or process improvement work (preferred)
• Strong project management, problem‑solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret SOPs, regulations, and technical documentation
• Comfort working independently and guiding teams with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence without authority
• Familiarity with LEAN, CI, or GMP environments (preferred)

Great if you have:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Project Management certifications

Total Rewards Package

CompensationThe target salary for this position is $67,152 annually. The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.BenefitsVersiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Blood Ops prioritization process including resource allocation, prioritization, project intake scoring and project timelines.
•  Collaborates with management, key stakeholders, project team members to drive project execution.
• Organizes project activities into manageable work efforts and determines effective approach to complete work according to project plan.
• Identifies project risks and mitigations, recommending best approach based on analysis and data.