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KBR - Fort Cavazos, TX
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Donor Specialist position at KBR is focused on supporting the SPARC Program, which aims to educate military personnel and their families about brain donation, register individuals for the Brain Donation Awareness Registry, and facilitate the recovery and processing of brain specimens for research related to military brain injuries. This role requires a compassionate approach to engage with potential donors and their families, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while working in various sensitive environments.
Responsibilities
- Approaching and educating military members and veterans about brain donation opportunities.
- Educating families of potential donors about brain donation at the time of death.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for potential donors and answering inquiries from families and healthcare professionals.
- Screening donors and registering study participants for the Brain Donation Awareness Registry.
- Coordinating with local coroners and medical examiners 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, or related fields.
- Associate's degree in a related field plus at least 4 years of job-related 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
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
