Donor Specialist

$60,700 - $90,000/Yr

KBR - Fort Carson, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Carson, CO

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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 and facilitate the donation process for research related to military brain injuries. This role involves direct interaction with service members, veterans, and their families, providing information and support regarding brain donation, as well as coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure the successful recovery and processing of donated specimens. The position requires a hybrid work schedule and includes on-call responsibilities, necessitating availability during 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 point of contact for potential donors and answering inquiries from families and healthcare professionals.
• Screening donors and registering study participants for the program.
• Coordinating with local coroners, medical examiners, and tissue transport providers to facilitate brain donation.
• 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 dieners, 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 job-related experience in similar areas.
• 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