Job Description:
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!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
As a Clinical Scientist with established clinical experience in HLA, you will lead research, development, and innovation efforts within our Philadelphia HLA laboratory. This role requires expertise in clinical testing.
You will perform and interpret high‑complexity HLA assays while driving laboratory improvements through method development, optimization, and validation. Responsibilities include troubleshooting across multiple technical platforms, designing and validating new test methods, and ensuring accurate, clinically meaningful data interpretation. You will also manage change control processes, author and maintain SOPs, develop and deliver training materials, oversee validation documentation, and prepare detailed technical reports.
In addition to your technical leadership, you will serve as a subject‑matter expert for newly validated test methods, providing guidance to staff, collaborating with the laboratory director, and contributing to the adoption of emerging technologies. You will also participate in the education and mentorship of residents and fellows.
Key technical domains for this role include:
Cell‑based assays: Flow cytometry crossmatch and other cellular immunology assaysMolecular HLA testing: Real‑time PCR, Sanger sequencing, and next‑generation sequencingChimerism analysis: STR‑based and NGS‑based methodologiesAdvanced and emerging HLA technologies: Implemented under the laboratory director’s guidanceThis is a full‑time, on‑site position based at our Philadelphia HLA facility, and requires proven clinical HLA laboratory experience to support both current operational needs and future strategic expansion.WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
Lead Innovation. Drive Discovery. Transform Patient Care.
Manage the technical development of the laboratory and stay ahead of emerging technologies.Conceive and design research projects, develop and troubleshoot assays, and analyze and interpret test results.Design, optimize, and validate cell-based, immunologic, and molecular tests—including flow cytometry, real-time PCR, Sanger and next-generation sequencing, and chimerism testing using STR and NGS methods.Oversee specimen, reagent, and supply inventory, as well as instrument maintenance for assay development and validation.Prepare, execute, and implement change plans, procedures, training documents, and validations, ensuring compliance with American Red Cross BSDs, state and federal regulations, and SOPs.Develop technical reports, abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts for internal and external audiences.Instruct and mentor scientists, research associates, and other personnel, while participating in continuing education and staying current with scientific publications relevant to the business unit.The salary range for this position is $110-115k
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.
This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.
This role may be eligible for relocation assistance
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
Education: Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field required. Ph.D. or MD/DO preferred.Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant immunologic and/or molecular genetic laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Ph.D. with 3 years of experience may be substituted.Minimum of one year clinical experience.Experience with the interpretation of clinical results and reporting to customers if preferredExpertise in cell-based, immunologic, and molecular testing methods (flow cytometry, PCR, sequencing).Working knowledge of HLA or molecular genetics laboratory testing and relevant analysis software.Strong analytical skills with the ability to design, validate, and troubleshoot complex assays.Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical laboratory operations.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to organize, prioritize, delegate, and follow up.Strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across teams.Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to emerging technologies.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Limited travel may be required*Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
Medical, Dental Vision plansHealth Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending AccountsPTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenureHolidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays401K with up to 6% matchPaid Family LeaveEmployee AssistanceDisability and Insurance: Short + Long TermService Awards and recognitionApply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good!The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights