School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Be You. The Marcus Center for Cellular Cures MC3 https://marcuscenter.duke.edu/ has an exciting growth opportunity for a motivated individual to fill a Cord Blood Collector in their Carolinas Cord Blood Bank operations. The position is located at Atrium Health – CMC Main 1000 Blythe Boulevard Charlotte, NC Candidates MUST currently live in or are in the process of moving to the Charlotte, NC Metro Area. All other applicants will not be considered. Candidates with phlebotomy skills preferred. Schedule: Mon-Fri 12:30 pm-9:00 pm Education/Training Generally, requires a bachelor's degree biology, health science or other related field preferred Experience Work requires no experience than listed above. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Preferred skills: Phlebotomy certification/experience preferred, bilingual skills, especially Spanish. Self – directed team player, excellent analytical skills, good judgement, strong operational focus, excellent communication skills, excellent organizational skills and customer service skills, data management including entering data, ability to focus and manage numerous detailed pieces of information. Be Bold Responsible for the collection of umbilical cord blood units for the Carolinas Cord Blood Bank at various sites. Reports to the collection site Team Lead, involved in promotion of public cord blood banking, data collection, and specialized laboratory procedures and techniques for the successful collection of umbilical cord blood units for public banking. An integral member of a team of physicians, nurses, collection specialists, and other professionals providing cord blood collection and processing services for the Carolinas Cord Blood Bank. Major Responsibilities •Assist with education of the potential mother/donor about the Carolinas Cord Blood Bank CCBB and the concept of donating to a public cord blood bank so that she can make an informed choice regarding the voluntary donation
