Clinical Research Associate II

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  • American Red Cross
Job Summary
Location
Norfolk ,VA
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
27 Nov 2024
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Job Description

**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?_****Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!****Job Description:****_Why Choose Us?_** As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. **_Work where your career is a force for good._**We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!**_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 instruments 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.**_WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:_****_Qualifications_**+ Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Biomedical discipline required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.Master of Science in Biomedical discipline preferred.+ Minimum of 3 years of experience required.+ Experience in blood banking, hematology, or transfusion medicine is desirable.+ Laboratory, Computational, Pre-clinical or Clinical Studies, and Scientific Writing experience in an academic or other setting preferred.+ 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.+ Experience leading projects, training staff, and working independently preferred.+ Experience with data analysis and interpretation preferred.**_Physical Requirements_**Depending on work assignment, may require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information. Overall mobility is essential.**_BENEFITS FOR YOU:_**We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn.+ Medical, Dental Vision plans+ Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts+ PTO + Holidays+ 401K with 5% match+ Paid Family Leave+ Employee Assistance+ Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term+ Service Awards and recognition**_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._?AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS ( partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.Interested in Volunteering? 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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