Scientist I

Cerus•Concord, CA

About The Position

Cerus aims to be the global leader and trusted partner of blood centers and hospitals whose technology, services, and commitment are the lifeblood of safe and accessible blood for patients around the world. Summary & Scope of Position: Initiate, direct and execute scientific studies to support the INTERCEPT Blood System for RBCs. Optimize cellular, metabolic and functional assays, validate methodologies and equipment, and implement workflow process improvements to support new products and next generation INTERCEPT platforms.

Requirements

Ph.D. in a biology-related discipline preferred with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience or MS/MA with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; BA/BS with a minimum of 11 years relevant experience.
Experience in industry preferred.
Experience working with human blood products highly desirable.
Familiarity with GLP/GMP regulations & record keeping.
Proficient in writing reports and publications.
Demonstrated creativity in developing new methodology and techniques.
Ability to make decisions on the validity and importance of experimental results, the potential success or failure of activities within their area of expertise.
Experience with cellular metabolic and biophysical assays such as cellular deformability, fragility and lysis, ATP, protein, glucose and lactate quantification desirable.
Working knowledge of blood bank practices desirable.
Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.
Excellent mathematical skills, problem solving skills, and ability to apply scientific methods to resolution.
Solid experience with related computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, scientific and graphing applications.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Solid communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal, listening).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Has independent ability to design, execute, and analyze data from experiments or studies.
Note trends and aberrations in data, identify problems and suggest/conduct experiments to determine root cause and develop solutions.
Develop, validate and implement new analytical methods and technologies for project advancement.
Act as study director in designing, conducting and analyzing own experiments.
Reduce and analyze highly complex data and present it to maximize clarity and impact.
May participate on project teams providing contribution of ideas, developing of plans, execution of plans, and timely reporting of results.
Maintain laboratory notebooks.
Expected to maintain leading edge knowledge in primary field of expertise.
Maintains high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and attendance at scientific meetings.
Write and submit abstracts to national and international conferences.
Present internally and at scientific conferences and contribute to scientific publications.
May supervise and provide guidance to other personnel.
Train and mentor temps, lab assistants, research associates, or assistant scientists.
Perform other related duties as required.