Sr. Consultant SME

Falls Church, VA Until 8/23/2026 3+ years exp First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

Job Description

NOVACES is seeking a qualified Clinical Laboratory Scientist to support the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) under the Business Management Support Services contract. The selected candidate will provide clinical laboratory expertise with a focus on transfusion medicine and blood product compatibility in support of DoD military and civilian stakeholders.

  • Provide analytical expertise in transfusion medicine and blood product compatibility

  • Perform and oversee blood typing, crossmatching, and compatibility testing

  • Analyze and report on blood product compatibility findings

  • Assess domestic and international blood supply chains, including collection, processing, storage, and distribution capabilities

  • Evaluate differences in blood banking and transfusion practices between the United States and other countries

  • Communicate technical findings clearly through written reports and verbal briefings

  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with government personnel and contractor partners

  • Effectively manage stakeholder expectations across diverse teams


Minimum Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Biology, Medical Technology, Chemistry, Hematology).
  • In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of three (3) additional years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Experience:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a Clinical Laboratory Scientist role supporting DoD military and/or civilian customers.

Program: Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) – Business Management Support Services

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Location: On-Site (TBD)

Address: 7700 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042


Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance
About this role

Summary

Provide clinical laboratory expertise in transfusion medicine supporting blood compatibility testing and analysis for DoD stakeholders.

Job title

Sr. Consultant SME

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Falls Church, VA; no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

blood typingcrossmatchingcompatibility testingblood supply assessment

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

transfusion medicineblood compatibilityblood bankinglaboratory science
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Falls Church, VA, USA

On-site City