Transfusion Medicine SME, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•Falls Church, VA

2d•$99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Transfusion Medicine SME, Senior The Opportunity: As a transfusion medicine and blood program subject matter expert (SME), you are energized by the opportunity to shape global strategies that ensure the safety and availability of blood products, and you are driven by the impact of advancing standards and practices that sustain mission readiness. If you care about moving a mission forward as much as advancing the science and practice of transfusion medicine, this is the opportunity for you. Your deep expertise in blood compatibility testing, donor screening, and international regulatory assessment, along with your ability to inform strategic planning and support critical programmatic and technical decision-making, will directly benefit stakeholders and operational outcomes. As a senior Transfusion Medicine SME, you will apply advanced clinical and analytical expertise to solve complex challenges in blood supply chain management and transfusion practices. You will advance technical knowledge supported by full industry insight to develop innovative solutions for global blood safety and expeditionary programs. In this role, you will work with limited direction and may mentor team members. What You'll Work On: Apply advanced knowledge of transfusion medicine to evaluate and report on blood product compatibility. Conduct assessments of blood supply chains in different countries, including collection, processing, storage, and distribution practices. Provide expert guidance on blood typing, crossmatching, and compatibility testing, considering variations in international standards. Prepare high-quality technical documents, reports, and briefings for military, government, and healthcare stakeholders. Serve as a liaison between leadership, clinical providers, and internal teams to ensure alignment of transfusion practices and supply chain strategies. Advise on best practices for managing blood resources in operational and clinical settings. Deliver presentations and briefings to senior leadership and advisory boards on findings and recommendations. Maintain current knowledge of international blood regulations and assess the quality and safety of foreign blood systems. Prepare country comparability reports and recommendations for acceptance or rejection of foreign-sourced blood products. Track and review international standards, participate in global conferences, and represent organizational interests in working groups. Support planning and implementation of donor screening procedures for operational environments. Manage donor screening processes, testing services, and result reporting. Establish and maintain a robust walking blood bank program, including SOP standardization and quality control measures. Develop and deliver training for collection, transfusion, and storage of fresh whole blood. Prepare reports on program activities, donor demographics, and performance metrics. Assist in deployment planning for personnel and resources. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory scientist role working with military or civilian healthcare operations
Experience in transfusion medicine, including blood typing, crossmatching, and compatibility testing
Experience conducting foreign nation blood comparability assessments and preparing technical reports with recommendations for leadership
Experience developing and delivering training programs for blood collection, transfusion, and storage procedures in operational environments
Knowledge of international transfusion practices and regulatory differences
Ability to assess global blood supply chains and provide strategic recommendations
Ability to build relationships and manage expectations across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree a Biology, Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Hematology field

Nice To Haves

Experience with expeditionary blood programs or Walking Blood Bank operations
Knowledge of FDA regulations, including CFR Title 21, and AABB standards
Knowledge of international blood safety standards and participation in global regulatory forums
Possession of excellent analytical skills
Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical findings to stakeholders
Secret clearance
ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) Certification

Responsibilities

Apply advanced knowledge of transfusion medicine to evaluate and report on blood product compatibility.
Conduct assessments of blood supply chains in different countries, including collection, processing, storage, and distribution practices.
Provide expert guidance on blood typing, crossmatching, and compatibility testing, considering variations in international standards.
Prepare high-quality technical documents, reports, and briefings for military, government, and healthcare stakeholders.
Serve as a liaison between leadership, clinical providers, and internal teams to ensure alignment of transfusion practices and supply chain strategies.
Advise on best practices for managing blood resources in operational and clinical settings.
Deliver presentations and briefings to senior leadership and advisory boards on findings and recommendations.
Maintain current knowledge of international blood regulations and assess the quality and safety of foreign blood systems.
Prepare country comparability reports and recommendations for acceptance or rejection of foreign-sourced blood products.
Track and review international standards, participate in global conferences, and represent organizational interests in working groups.
Support planning and implementation of donor screening procedures for operational environments.
Manage donor screening processes, testing services, and result reporting.
Establish and maintain a robust walking blood bank program, including SOP standardization and quality control measures.
Develop and deliver training for collection, transfusion, and storage of fresh whole blood.
Prepare reports on program activities, donor demographics, and performance metrics.
Assist in deployment planning for personnel and resources.