Donor Specialist

About the position

The Donor Specialist role at KBR involves supporting the SPARC Program, which focuses on educating military personnel and their families about brain donation, registering individuals for the Brain Donation Awareness Registry, and facilitating the recovery and processing of brain specimens for research related to military brain injuries. This position requires a hybrid work schedule and involves on-call duties, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Approaching and educating military members and veterans about brain donation and the Brain Donation Awareness Registry.
• Educating families of potential donors about brain donation at the time of death.
• Serving as the primary contact for potential donors and answering inquiries from families and healthcare professionals.
• Screening donors and coordinating with local authorities to facilitate brain donation for research.
• Collaborating with Peer/Family Educators on recruitment activities.
• Performing tissue recovery duties in various settings, including mortuaries and healthcare facilities.
• Verifying donor identity and reviewing consent documentation.
• Assisting local coroners and pathologists with donated specimens.
• Completing necessary documentation for each donation and preparing specimens for shipping.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus at least 2 years of experience in human subject research, tissue donation, clinical laboratory work, nursing, or related fields.
• Associate's degree in a related field plus at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of related experience may be considered.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience working in military environments and interacting with service members and their families.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.
• Experience in the field of tissue or organ donation.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• AD&D and disability benefits
• Retirement 401k
• Travel benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Parental leave
• Military leave
• Education assistance
• Professional training and development opportunities