Cell/Gene Therapy Laboratory Technician
About the role
The Indiana University (IU) Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC) is the central hub for cancer research and education across Indiana University. It is the state's only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and 1 of only 57 in the nation. The comprehensive designation recognizes the center's excellence in basic, clinical, and population research; outstanding educational activities; and effective community outreach across the state.
The Cell Immunotherapy & Transduction Facility (CIT) is an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Class 7 cleanroom facility and quality control testing laboratory at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC) that manufactures and tests cellular products for patients on early phase clinical trials. The CIT follows Good Manufacturing Practices to make safe products for patient use according to FDA regulations. The Cell/Gene Therapy Laboratory Technician will manufacture and test cellular products according to established procedures. Staff will be trained on and are expected to become competent in aseptic technique, good documentation practices, and good manufacturing practices. Location: University Hospital Ambulatory Outpatient Center Lab (AOC) 6013, 550 North University Boulevard, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202.
Responsibilities
- Cleans facility and equipment.
- Performs equipment verification.
- Orders and receipts approved supplies.
- Conducts biologic manufacturing processes, biologic and molecular analysis according to defined standard operating procedures for gene therapy vector products, or cellular products, transduced cells, patient samples, and more.
- Participates in the development of new manufacturing or testing methods and protocols.