Transfusion Medicine SME, Senior

The Opportunity:

As a transfusion medicine and blood program subject matter expert (SME), you are energized by the opportunity to shape global strategies that ensure the safety and availability of blood products, and you are driven by the impact of advancing standards and practices that sustain mission readiness. If you care about moving a mission forward as much as advancing the science and practice of transfusion medicine, this is the opportunity for you. Your deep expertise in blood compatibility testing, donor screening, and international regulatory assessment, along with your ability to inform strategic planning and support critical programmatic and technical decision-making, will directly benefit stakeholders and operational outcomes.

As a senior Transfusion Medicine SME, you will apply advanced clinical and analytical expertise to solve complex challenges in blood supply chain management and transfusion practices. You will advance technical knowledge supported by full industry insight to develop innovative solutions for global blood safety and expeditionary programs. In this role, you will work with limited direction and may mentor team members.

What You'll Work On:

• Apply advanced knowledge of transfusion medicine to evaluate and report on blood product compatibility.

• Conduct assessments of blood supply chains in different countries, including collection, processing, storage, and distribution practices.

• Provide expert guidance on blood typing, crossmatching, and compatibility testing, considering variations in international standards.

• Prepare high-quality technical documents, reports, and briefings for military, government, and healthcare stakeholders.

• Serve as a liaison between leadership, clinical providers, and internal teams to ensure alignment of transfusion practices and supply chain strategies.

• Advise on best practices for managing blood resources in operational and clinical settings.

• Deliver presentations and briefings to senior leadership and advisory boards on findings and recommendations.

• Maintain current knowledge of international blood regulations and assess the quality and safety of foreign blood systems.

• Prepare country comparability reports and recommendations for acceptance or rejection of foreign-sourced blood products.

• Track and review international standards, participate in global conferences, and represent organizational interests in working groups.

• Support planning and implementation of donor screening procedures for operational environments.

• Manage donor screening processes, testing services, and result reporting.

• Establish and maintain a robust walking blood bank program, including SOP standardization and quality control measures.

• Develop and deliver training for collection, transfusion, and storage of fresh whole blood.

• Prepare reports on program activities, donor demographics, and performance metrics.

• Assist in deployment planning for personnel and resources.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory scientist role working with military or civilian healthcare operations

• Experience in transfusion medicine, including blood typing, crossmatching, and compatibility testing

• Experience conducting foreign nation blood comparability assessments and preparing technical reports with recommendations for leadership

• Experience developing and delivering training programs for blood collection, transfusion, and storage procedures in operational environments

• Knowledge of international transfusion practices and regulatory differences

• Ability to assess global blood supply chains and provide strategic recommendations

• Ability to build relationships and manage expectations across multidisciplinary teams

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree a Biology, Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Hematology field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with expeditionary blood programs or Walking Blood Bank operations

• Knowledge of FDA regulations, including CFR Title 21, and AABB standards

• Knowledge of international blood safety standards and participation in global regulatory forums

• Possession of excellent analytical skills

• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical findings to stakeholders

• Secret clearance

• ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.