Summary
Location
Wauwatosa
Type
full-time
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About this role
Overview
Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) is the largest blood-focused research institute in the United States. With over 30 basic, translational, and clinical investigators, the institute is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and developing innovative therapies related to blood and blood disorders. The institute's research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including transfusion medicine, cellular therapy, thrombosis/hemostasis, immunology, and hematologic malignancies. As a vital part of Versiti, a non-profit organization with a blood bank at its core, the VBRI strives to improve lives through innovative research and the development of novel diagnostics and treatments.
VBRI is part of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Campus, a rapidly growing clinical-translational research hub. VBRI’s proximity to the Medical College of Wisconsin, Childrens’ Hospital of Wisconsin, and Froedtert Hospital facilitates seamless interdisciplinary collaborations. A range of exemplary core facilities support highly competitive research. In the summer of 2024, construction of a new research building began, doubling existing VBRI research space to enable the recruitment of 10-15 new faculty. With its renowned researchers, strategic expansion plans and location in a highly collaborative environment, the VBRI is poised to maintain and expand its position as one of the leading hematology institutes in the world.
Position Summary
Develops and elucidates scientific aims, experimental design and execution. A Research Scientist I is equivalent to the Research Assistant Professor position at many universities.
Total Rewards Package
BenefitsVersiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.
Responsibilities
- With direction from PI, assists in designing goal-oriented, hypothesis driven research program(s)
- Takes advantage of opportunities to apply for local or national grants as applicable to fund relevant research
- Experimental work and data analyses
- Maintains an active scientific publication and presentation record based on individual and PI's research. Minimum of one high impact in addition to multiple publications.
- Provides direction and/or supervise research technologists, pre- and postdoctoral trainees.
- Actively contributes to the scientific community in the Blood Research Institute
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
- Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
- Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures
Qualifications
Education
- PhD PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in related scientific area required
Experience
- 1-3 years postdoctoral experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to independently apply understanding of scientific theory to the structure and execution of research experiments. required
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain the theoretical basis of the work performed. required
- Ability to perform research procedures independently. required
- Immediate proficiency in basic and sophisticated tests and procedures required in the scientific field. required
- Exceptional organizational, communication and problem solving skills. required
- Strong detail orientation and analytical ability. required
- Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines. required
- Ability to supervise, coordinate and plan the work of several individuals involved in a project. required
Other facts
About Versiti, Inc.
Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve people’s urgent need for life-saving healthcare. That we can strengthen and restore the health of our communities while conducting groundbreaking research. That we can integrate scientific innovation, medicine, and service in ways that no other blood health organization can match.
We’re driven by the urgency of our work and inspired by the generosity of the people we rely on for life-saving donations. We have the privilege to safeguard these gifts and ensure they go where the need is greatest, in our communities and beyond––and our hospital and healthcare partners across the nation rely on the speed, safety, and availability of these gifts.
Our people are driven by a relentless curiosity. As the home of the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we attract leading blood health researchers from around the world who are passionate about advancing personalized medicine. We conduct focused research in areas like cellular therapies, oncology, and genomics, to make a difference in the lives of people through the healing potential of blood.
People need people.
There is no substitute for blood, organs, tissue, or bone marrow. They are precious. They are perishable. And the need for them is vital.
As a partnership of blood centers, we’re far stronger together than we are alone. Ultimately, the meaning of our work is found in the lives we save and the people we serve. Our dedication to service and safety will enable us to become the partner of choice for hospitals everywhere.
Our commitment to scientific rigor can save lives and advance the field of personalized medicine. And our commitment to building deep relationships with our donors will transform Versiti into a beacon of hope, care, and innovation in the communities we call home.
What you'll do
- The Research Scientist I assists in designing and executing hypothesis-driven research programs under the direction of the Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include experimental work, data analysis, and maintaining an active publication record.
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