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Research Lead (blood and biologics)

Employer
The American National Red Cross
Location
Rockville, MD
Closing date
May 26, 2022

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Industry
Nonprofit
Function
Analyst, Research
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? As a condition of employment with American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good! Job Description: Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! If you're looking to help save lives and contribute to the mission of one of the nation's most respected humanitarian organizations, consider a career in biomedical services at the American Red Cross. As a Red Cross employee, you'll have opportunities to grow your career and be recognized and rewarded for your efforts. Most importantly, you'll work alongside dedicated individuals like yourself who live the values of our organization every day. Join us for a career that will motivate you to be your very best. The American Red Cross is proud to be one of the Top-Rated Workplaces: Best Non-Profits and Top-Rated Workplaces: Veterans based on rankings and reviews on Indeed. Summary: Conducts complex research and/or development projects to support research and development relevant to blood and biologics. Work performed within a specialized discipline typically requiring a medical/scientific certification or licensure. Work independently to interpret findings, provide consultation and resolve problems. Responsibilities: Conducts complex research or development activities. Documents procedures followed, notes results, discrepancies or deviations, and accumulates data/results according to project methodology. Organize or aggregates results into form in which they can be readily interpreted by scientific/project staff. Summarize and document results, conduct simple analyses as required, prepare technical reports as required, and prepare manuscripts summarizing projects and results for review and publication in professional journals. Supports Institutional Review Board submissions. Typically has unit-specific responsibilities with the scope of the job. Participate in ongoing technical or scientific training. Develop competencies within designated discipline. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor of Science degree in the relevant Biomedical discipline required. Master of Science in Biomedical discipline preferred, such as Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Science, Nursing, or Public Health, or Microbiology. Minimum of 5 years of experience required, or a combination of education and experience. Clinical Trial, Laboratory, Computational, and Scientific Writing experience in an academic or other setting preferred. Platelet or Red Blood Cell Biology experience preferred but not required. Ability to work on a team. Self-motivated, strong organizational skills, critical thinking abilities, proficient in written and oral communication. Data organization and analysis capabilities strongly preferred. May travel minimally and participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences throughout the Red Cross system. The American Red Cross requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This means that all individuals working for the organization must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of their employment OR have begun the vaccination process before their start date. Upon being offered a position, individuals will be required to submit proof of vaccination. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, you may qualify for an exemption. If seeking an exemption, you will be required to submit documentation and your request must be approved before being hired. As part of the world's largest humanitarian network, the American Red Cross places top priority on the health and safety of our employees, volunteers, blood donors, and those who receive our aid and services. Our commitment to public health is unwavering-both during the COVID-19 pandemic and year-round. *LI-POST Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested in Volunteering? Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights

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