Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Development Scientist II or III to join the Network Centre for Applied Development (NetCAD) team. The successful candidate will provide scientific and technical expertise on blood products, manufacturing processes, and characterization techniques. They will support development projects, conduct literature reviews, and lead complex investigations. The role will work in a hybrid environment, with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time.
Requirements
- Completion of a PhD level degree with at least 3 years post-doctoral experience, or a master’s degree with at least 6 years’ experience, in research and development in blood, blood components or a related regulated industry.
- Advanced knowledge of the processes and equipment used to manufacture blood and blood products.
- Subject matter expertise in platelets, red blood cells and/or plasma blood components is required.
- Experience with buffy coat whole blood component production methods and pathogen inactivation techniques preferred.
- Practical knowledge of various blood products and manufacturing processes.
- Exceptionally skilled at oral and written communication, including strong ability to communicate complex technical and scientific information in plain language tailored to the audience.
Benefits
- 4 weeks' vacation
- Annual performance award up to 10%
- Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources
