The American Red Cross is looking to solve clinical research and development problems in the field of blood banking, hematology, and transfusion medicine.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 1 year of related experience in a research laboratory.
- Experience in area of blood banking, hematology, or transfusion medicine desirable.
- Experience with flow cytometry is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in laboratory methods, attention to detail, ability to recognize discrepancies in results.
- Good documentation skills, well organized, ability to communicate effectively.
- Laboratory, Computational, Pre-clinical or Clinical Studies, and Scientific Writing experience in an academic or other setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Participates in complex clinical research or development studies, both independently and in collaboration with research teams, for the evaluation of new procedures, devices and technologies.
- Performs blood quality analysis using laboratory instrument such as flow cytometers, hematology analyzers, aggregometers, multi-mode plate readers, and gamma counters.
- Conducts experiments and biological assays with high level of independence.
- Maintains accurate and detailed records of experimental results and analyses.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and operating procedures; contributes to process improvements.
- Support the development of laboratory SOP’s, assay development, and validations.
- Conducting laboratory experiments focused on blood quality and transfusion medicine.
Other
- Some travel may be required.
- Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree is desirable.
- 1 year of related experience required.
- Ability to work on a team.
- Complete understanding and wide application of principles, theories and concepts and general knowledge of other related disciplines.
