Nurse (Apheresis Research Specialist)

National Institutes of Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Baltimore invites applications for a Nurse (Apheresis Research Specialist) to support the Cytapheresis Unit within the National Institute on Aging's Intramural Research Program.

The role involves managing cytapheresis procedures, coordinating participant care, collaborating with the Principal Investigator, guiding staff on clinical protocols, and ensuring equipment readiness and donor safety and compliance. This is a full-time position based in Baltimore.

Responsibilities

• Manage a cytapheresis unit and coordinating care for participants in NIA cytapheresis studies.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and serve as an Associate Investigator on cytapheresis protocols and other NIA studies.
• Guide health care staff in executing clinical protocols requiring cytapheresis.
• Ensure the cytapheresis unit is fully operational and that apheresis equipment is in good repair and supplies are up to date.
• Review donor records for repeat donors to ensure continued eligibility and appropriate medical follow-up.

Job description

Job Posting : Nurse (Apheresis Research Specialist)

This position is located at the Clinical Research Core office under the National Institute on Aging's Intramural Research Program.The Clinical Research Core office is the research facility in Baltimore, Maryland that supports the Intramural Research Program (IRP) of the NIA.The NIA IRP support broad-based research focused on the biology of aging and age-associated diseases and disabilities. This Nurse (Research Specialist) is the official title.

Duties

The duties for this Nurse (Research Specialist) position include, but not limited to the following: Manage a cytapheresis unit and utilizing critical thinking and skills in performing cytapheresis and coordinating care for individuals who are participants in NIA cytapheresis studies. Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (Pl) and serves as an Associate Investigator (AI) on NIA cytapheresis protocols and other NIA studies. Guide health care staff in the execution of clinical protocols requiring cytapheresis material. Provide expert consultation in matters related to cytapheresis and appropriately consults and collaborates with medical and interdisciplinary staff colleagues. Ensure that the cytapheresis unit is always fully operational and that apheresis equipment is in good repair and supplies are not outdated. Responsible for all normal donor activity, including development of donor pool through advertising, recruitment, donor assessment for eligibility based on regulations and protocol criteria. Review records for repeat donors to ensure continued eligibility, safety, and appropriate medical follow-up, if indicated.