Manager, Scientific Research Hybrid

At Vitalant the impact you make doing work that is purposeful meaningful and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide vital products to those in need of a donors generosity or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.

Compensation Considerations:

Leads and executes innovative translational research programs with responsibility for assay development validation and independent research projects. Provides scientific and technical expertise while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
The role requires scientific leadership including scientific protocol design and execution mentoring staff writing grants and publications and collaborating across teams. It also involves strategic and tactical planning to align research capabilities with organizational priorities. Requires strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills along with advanced scientific expertise and experience in regulated laboratory environments.

Work Shift (if applicable):

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

At the Vitalant Innovation Center our mission is to advance transfusion medicine through research innovation and the development of solutions that improve patient outcomes. As a Manager Scientific Research you will provide scientific leadership for blood component-focused translational research that supports the advancement of blood collection processing characterization and application. This role is responsible for designing executing and delivering innovative research programs including assay and protocol development validation studies and product development initiatives that help shape the future of transfusion science.

Working closely with Blood Services clinical teams and external partners you will lead independent research projects from concept through implementation while ensuring testing capabilities resources and scientific objectives align with organizational priorities. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise strategic planning skills and a collaborative leadership style focused on mentoring laboratory staff fostering scientific rigor and driving innovation through effective cross-functional partnerships and communication.

Compensation: $130000 - $150000

This hybrid role is based at our Vitalant Innovation Center operations in Denver CO with a schedule of three in-office days per week and two remote work-from-home days.

Applications accepted through June 19 2026

As the Manager Scientific Research youll get to:

• Lead and execute blood component-focused translational research programs that advance the collection processing characterization and application of blood products.

• Design develop validate and implement innovative assays and research protocols to support product development scientific discovery and operational excellence.

• Direct independent research projects from concept through completion including study design data analysis interpretation and presentation of findings.

• Provide scientific leadership and technical expertise to internal stakeholders Blood Services partners clinical collaborators and external research organizations.

• Mentor develop and lead laboratory staff fostering a culture of scientific rigor critical thinking accountability and continuous learning.

• Collaborate across functional teams to support validation studies innovation initiatives problem-solving efforts and strategic organizational objectives.

• Author and contribute to scientific publications research proposals presentations and grant-related activities that advance transfusion medicine and patient care.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations quality standards SOPs and audit requirements while supporting internal and external laboratory inspections.

• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance productivity quality customer service and operational effectiveness.

• Assist in the development and management of departmental goals budgets resources and testing capabilities to support current and future business needs.

• Coordinate laboratory workflows and research activities to ensure timely high-quality execution of scientific programs and deliverables.

REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION

• Life Science Degree required PhD or equivalent experience required.

• Knowledge of research and blood banking regulations required.

EXPERIENCE

• Five years laboratory experience required.

• Five years supervisory experience required.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

• Demonstrated and effective leadership and managerial skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge in applicable regulations affecting areas of responsibility.

• Strong organization and analytical skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and assignments.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principal chemical biological physical biochemical and/or environmental techniques as applicable to work assignments.

• Ability to succeed in a team-oriented atmosphere and lead team activities.

• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Location:

717 Yosemite Street Denver CO 80230

Job Category:

Vitalant Research Institute

Contact Information:

If you are impact-inspired to help others and making a difference is vital for you youll experience a career built on purpose a company created to care and a team committed to lead - together.