Scientist I

About Cerus:
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:
Initiates, directs and executes scientific studies for multiple projects.

Primary 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 principal investigator 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.

Qualifications/Requirements/Skills:

- Ph.D. in a biology-related discipline preferred with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR MS/MA in a microbiology-related discipline with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience OR BA/BS required with a minimum of 11 years relevant experience.
- Postdoctoral may serve as experience.
- Familiarity with GLP/GMP regulations & record keeping.
- Proficient in writing reports, regulatory submissions and publications.
- Ability to make decisions on the validity and importance of experimental results, the potential success or failure of activities within their area of expertise.
- Demonstrated creativity in developing new methodology and techniques.
- Proficient in writing reports, regulatory submissions and publications.
- Ability to make decisions on the validity and importance of experimental results, the potential success or failure of activities within their area of expertise.
- Expertise in flow cytometry techniques desired
- Experience in fluorescence microscopy desired.
- Experience with platelet and plasma coagulation desirable.
- Working knowledge of blood bank practices desirable.
- Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.
- Solid experience with related computer software.
- 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.

We understand that our people are essential to our success. This philosophy is revealed in our competitive benefits package, designed to improve employees’ lives both on and off the job.

Benefits plans: medical, dental, vision, domestic partner benefits, paid maternity and paternity leaves, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, life and accidental death insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, matching 401(k), ESPP, RSUs

Work and family: EAP, legal and financial services, health club membership discounts, tuition reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.