Research Associate I

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:

Responsibilities

1. Conduct research or development activities following prescribed protocols or procedures.

2. Document procedures followed and notes results, discrepancies or deviations.

3. Compile and evaluate results for scientific/project staff to review or interpret.

4. Operate a variety of scientific equipment to conduct project activities.

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

6. Assist with intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or related discipline required or combination of work experience and education.

Experience: One year of related experience in a research laboratory required.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team. Complete understanding and wide application of principles, theories and concepts and general knowledge of other related disciplines.

Travel: Some travel may be required.

This is an on site position at our facility located at: 15601 Crabbs Branch Way, Derwood, MD. 20855

Pay Information:

• The annual salary for this position is $70,000.00- $75,000.00

  This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

  Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

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 the learn.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

• 401K with up to a 6% match

• Paid Family Leave

• Employee Assistance

• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

• Service Awards and recognition