Scientist I

Job Brief:

Lead development studies to support the INTERCEPT Platelet and RBC platforms with focus on registration studies with internal and external collaborators

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in supervising laboratory team to support registration studies to meet corporate timelines.
• May act as Study Director for internal or external Cerus registration studies.
• Reduce and analyze highly complex data and present it to maximize clarity and impact.
• Serve on project teams, including contribution of ideas, development and execution of plans, and timely reporting of the results.
• Serve as technical expert on external collaborations and studies, including meeting with customers and other external parties as a representative of the company in area of expertise.
• Work cross functionally with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Biometrics departments.
• Write protocols and study reports.
• Maintain leading edge knowledge in primary field of expertise.
• Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and attendance at scientific meetings.
• Present data internally and at scientific conferences and contribute to scientific publications (abstracts and manuscripts).
• Support regulatory submissions to global health authorities.
• Supervise, train, and/or mentor research associates, assistant scientists, or scientists.
• Perform other related duties and support other projects as required.

Qualifications/Requirements/Skills: 

• PhD. in a biology-related discipline preferred with 0 to 2 years relevant experience or MS/MA in a biology-related discipline with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; BA/BS required with a minimum of 11 years relevant experience.
• Postdoctoral may serve as experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface at all levels including management (encompasses verbal, written, interpersonal, listening)
• Experience with platelet, RBC function, and/or plasma coagulation desirable.
• Familiarity with GLP, GMP, and GCP regulations.
• Working knowledge of blood bank practices desirable.
• Proficient in writing reports, regulatory submissions, and publications.
• Ability to work on complex problems in which analysis is required to determine appropriate course.
• Ability and presence to interface effectively at all levels; including customers, business partners, management, and employees globally.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Solid experience with related computer software.
• Able to travel domestically.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

We understand that our people are essential to our success.  This philosophy is revealed in our competitive benefits package, designed to improve employees’ lives both on and off the job.

Benefits plans: medical, dental, vision, domestic partner benefits, paid maternity and paternity leaves, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, life and accidental death insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, matching 401(k), ESPP, RSUs

Work and family: EAP, legal and financial services, health club membership discounts, tuition reimbursement

Compensation: The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $103,000-$131,000 annually.  Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on various factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.