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American Red Cross · 15 hours ago

Research Associate I

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

1+ years exp

The American Red Cross is the world's largest humanitarian network, dedicated to helping millions of lives each year. The Research Associate I will participate in complex clinical research, conduct experiments, and maintain laboratory equipment, contributing to advancements in blood quality and transfusion medicine.

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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

Collaborate with scientists or project leaders concerning project activities, observations, and safety procedures

Conducting laboratory experiments focused on blood quality and transfusion medicine

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

Perform radiolabeled in vivo recovery and survival experiments

Participate in ongoing technical or scientific training. Develop competencies within designated discipline

Qualification

Flow CytometryBlood BankingHematologyLaboratory MethodsScientific WritingAttention to DetailDocumentation SkillsTeamwork

Required

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

Proficiency in laboratory methods, attention to detail, ability to recognize discrepancies in results

Good documentation skills, well organized, ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work on a team

Complete understanding and wide application of principles, theories and concepts and general knowledge of other related disciplines