About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Junior Consultant Subject Matter Expert to support the DHA Armed Services Blood Program. Under the guidance of senior SMEs and program leadership, you will assist with research, analysis, documentation, and coordination related to transfusion medicine, blood product compatibility, and blood supply chain capabilities.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior SMEs with reviewing blood typing, crossmatching, and blood product compatibility practices
• Conduct research on transfusion medicine practices, including differences between U.S. and international approaches
• Collect and organize information on blood collection, processing, storage, and distribution capabilities
• Support assessments of international blood supply chains; document capabilities, limitations, and potential gaps
• Assist in preparing blood product compatibility reports, summaries, presentations, and supporting documentation
• Review laboratory and program information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Coordinate with DoD military and civilian stakeholders to gather information, clarify requirements, and track assigned tasks
• Support meetings by preparing materials, documenting discussions, and following up on action items

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Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Medical Technology, Chemistry, Hematology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related scientific field
• Entry-level to two years of relevant experience in clinical laboratory operations, transfusion medicine, blood banking, or related scientific support
• Relevant internships, clinical rotations, or laboratory training will be considered
• Experience supporting DoD military or civilian customers is preferred

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Required Knowledge & Skills

• Foundational understanding of transfusion medicine, blood typing, crossmatching, and blood product compatibility
• Basic knowledge of blood collection, processing, storage, and distribution practices
• Strong analytical and research skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to summarize scientific and technical information in clear written reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders and follow technical guidance

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Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to blood banking, clinical laboratory testing, or blood supply chain operations
• Familiarity with military healthcare environments or the Armed Services Blood Program
• Experience assisting with technical reports, data collection, or scientific research

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Compensation & Location

• Location: Falls Church, VA
• Employment type: Full-time
• Estimated compensation: $75,179 per year (estimated)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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