<p>Saratoga Medical is hiring a Biological Scientist in Bethesda, MD. Package includes competitive rate, paid time off and benefit options.</p> <p>Saratoga Medical has an exciting opportunity for a Biological Scientist at Bethesda, MD. This is a great full-time opportunity. Please see qualifications below and submit your resume if you are interested in being considered.</p> <p>Education & Certifications:</p> <p>Minimum Education</p> <ul> <li>Master's Degree (Required) </li><li>Bachelor's Degree (acceptable with required experience) </li></ul> <p>Certifications & Experience</p> <ul> <li>Minimum three (3) years of blood bank experience in a laboratory environment (preferred) </li><li>Completion of an accredited clinical laboratory science training program </li></ul> <p>Required Skills (Listed by Priority):</p> <ol> <li>Technical Blood Bank & Immunohematology Expertise </li></ol> <ul> <li>Compatibility (crossmatch) testing </li><li>Resolution of RBC blood group antibody problems </li><li>Component manufacturing (plasma, leukoreduced RBC, platelets) </li><li>Evaluation of transfusion orders </li><li>Perform laboratory testing (pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical phases) </li></ul> <ol start="2"> <li>Regulatory & Quality Compliance </li></ol> <ul> <li>Perform testing per regulatory and accrediting agency requirements </li><li>Monitor operational procedures </li><li>Perform quality assurance functions </li></ul> <ol start="3"> <li>Analytical & Data Interpretation Skills </li></ol> <ul> <li>Interpret research or operational data </li><li>Record research data </li><li>Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment </li></ul> <ol start="4"> <li>Communication Skills </li></ol> <ul> <li>Communicate with nurses and physicians to clarify transfusion/testing orders </li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills </li></ul> <ol start="5"> <li>Organizational & Time Management </li></ol> <ul> <li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills </li><li>Manage blood inventory </li><li>Maintain laboratory samples and equipment </li></ul> <p>Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.</p>