The Senior Coordinator of the Versiti Blood Research Institute Biorepository is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the institutional biorepository. Develops, implements, maintains, and monitors policies and procedures for the biorepository, including quality, safety, and traceability of biospecimens and related data. Creates infrastructure where it is needed. Ensures compliance with federal, state, institutional, safety, and IRB policies and requirements. Reviews results of quality tests and initiates corrective action plans as needed. Maintains excellent public relations for all biorepository services, including establishing relationships with key stakeholders and collaborators. Provides guidance and mentorship for biorepository personnel and reviews technical operations...

With support and leadership from the Director of Advancement, the Coordinator executes the gift entry functions, ensuring that philanthropic gifts reflect the benefactor's intentions. The Coordinator ensures that all gifts are processed and acknowledged in an accurate and timely manner, accurate financial reports are generated, gift policies conform to all regulatory policies and prospect research is performed in a succinct, confidential, and appropriate manner. The Coordinator also plans and implements appropriate stewardship activities, events and outreach correspondence that provide opportunities for benefactors to deepen their relationships with the organization.

Under the direction of the department leader, assists the department through various clerical functions and special projects. The VBRI Shared Resources team is seeking a reliable Student Worker - Laboratory Assistant to support daily lab operations and housekeeping tasks. Responsibilities may include cleaning equipment such as centrifuges, managing digital data records, and maintaining lab cleanliness. The role also involves organizing supplies, tracking inventory, and assisting with overall lab organization. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, comfortable using computers, and able to follow safety protocols in a lab environment.

Under the direction of the Medical Director (or designee) provides patient services* including obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations on a primarily outpatient basis, assisting in diagnosing and evaluating patients with bleeding and clotting disorders, and prescribing treatments and medications related to bleeding and clotting disorders under the supervision of hematologists associated with the clinic. This position has a mix of outpatient clinic evaluation and follow-up and day hospital coverage on an acute basis. On occasion, cross coverage of inpatient consultative hematology service may be required. The provider also coordinates activities of the clinic and the professional treatment team, assists in coordination of research, and provides education regarding...

Under direct supervision by department leadership, performs phlebotomy collection of whole blood and apheresis products. Interacts with donors and coordinators, providing a high level of customer service to deliver an excellent donation experience. Takes pride in and is committed to delivering high quality services. Works cooperatively and is a supportive member of the team/group. Contributes positively to the achievement of team objectives. Incumbent may be responsible for driving, or providing effective interactions with Spanish speaking donors depending on qualifications and business need.

Under the direction of the Manager of Transfusion Service, provides technical guidance to staff and customers of the Transfusion Service. Assists in quality activities, technical and equipment troubleshooting, and supports the development and maintenance of the transfusion service computer systems. Performs immunohematology testing on patient samples and provides the correct blood product for transfusion based on these results. Performs component preparation as ordered by the provider to ensure the correct product is issued for transfusion. Provides the most appropriate blood in a timely and accurate manner and provides phone consultation to customers This position has developed and demonstrated a level of quality and technical competence that allows for completing work in a highly...

Exciting Faculty Opportunities in Immunology Research The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking outstanding immunologists to join its expanding research community. This recruitment is part of a major initiative to advance immunology research. We invite applications for independent investigator positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates should have expertise in areas such as autoimmunity, lymphocyte biology, innate immunity, or immune therapies. A competitive startup package is available. Strong applicants with a record of impactful research and extramural funding are encouraged to apply. About VBRI and its Immunology Research The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) is a leader in blood-related research,...

Under direction of the Manager of Transfusion Service, follows all applicable SOPs, performs immunohematology testing on patient samples and provides the correct blood product for transfusion based on these results. Performs component preparation as ordered by the provider to ensure the correct product is issued for transfusion. Provides the most appropriate blood in a timely and accurate manner and provides phone consultation to customers.

The Director of Shared Resources at the Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of scientific discovery at one of the nation’s leading blood research institutes. This visionary leadership role will drive the transformation and strategic growth of VBRI’s core facilities, empowering a dynamic and expanding community of investigators. We are seeking an innovative and collaborative leader who is passionate about advancing research through cutting-edge technology, exceptional service, and long-term sustainability. The Director will spearhead modernization efforts, foster cross-disciplinary partnerships including wet labs and bioinformatics, and ensure VBRI’s shared resources remain at the forefront of scientific innovation. This role...

Under the direction of the Principal Investigators (PIs) and CTRO Supervisor, is responsible for coordinating research trials from initiation to completion in compliance with regulations and requirements. Assists in the management of trial budgets and implements and oversees systems to manage the conduct of the clinical trials and the flow of information among stakeholders.

Transfusion Medicine Faculty Positions in Basic and/or Translational ResearchWe seek to grow our Transfusion Medicine, Vascular Biology and Cell Therapy Program by recruiting innovative investigators with research interests in transfusion medicine and related fields such as cell therapy, gene therapy, glycobiology, and vascular biology. Applicants at all academic ranks with Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degrees are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will develop or maintain independently funded basic and/or translational research programs. For physician-scientists, clinical transfusion medicine duties (up to 20% effort) may include blood bank oversight, transfusion consultations, therapeutic apheresis, and quality assurance activities. These positions provide attractive start-up...

Exciting Opportunity in Transfusion Medicine ResearchThe Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) and Medical Sciences Institute is seeking to recruit independent investigators at a level equivalent to Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Transfusion Medicine. Transfusion Medicine Faculty PositionsVBRI is seeking innovative transfusion medicine physicians with current or will develop an independently funded clinical and/or epidemiologic research program. A role within the NIH funded Recipient Epidemiology and Donor Evaluation Study (REDS) is anticipated. Candidates with expertise in transfusion medicine or blood banking are encouraged to apply. Transfusion Medicine clinical duties include overseeing blood bank at our partner hospitals, transfusion medicine consultations,...

Under the direction of a Principal Investigator, further develops and expands understanding of scientific theory in his/her area of interest. Incumbent also learns and applies scientific laboratory techniques and gains experience in other areas of research that will lead to increased probability of success as an independent scientist. This is a training position with an expected duration of 1 – 3 years.  The Sundd Lab is an NIH-funded lab that studies the role of inflammasome, nucleic acid sensing and interferon signaling in neutrophils and platelets in the pathophysiology of vaso-occlusion, lung injury and sterile inflammation in Sickle Cell Disease. The prospective candidate will have the opportunity to learn state-of-the-art techniques such as Multi-Photon-Excitation intravital...

We seek to enhance our research program in malignant hematopoiesis. Areas of interest include but are not limited to clonal hematopoiesis, leukemia, metabolism, computational approaches, lymphoma, and myeloid malignancies. Investigators at all academic ranks with a research program focused on malignant hematopoiesis are encouraged to apply. Physician-scientists and researchers with a focus on glycobiology are strongly encouraged to apply. These positions provide attractive start-up packages and outstanding opportunities for collaboration with basic, translational, and clinical investigators. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The VBRI is located on the same campus as the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and Froedtert...