Cell Therapy Specialist I

Responsibilities

• Process cellular products/specimens according to standard operating procedure (SOP), and specific guidance for clinical trials, using aseptic technique
• Perform and analyze results of quality control testing of components, including automated nucleated cell counts and flow cytometry
• Document processing steps accurately, generate processing reports and prepare patient/donor laboratory charts; review processing reports and charts
• Understand and stay current with SOPs as needed, and perform SOP qualifications
• Provide input/feedback to Lab Supervisor on documentation and process improvements
• Thaw cryopreserved components and assist with infusion at the patient bedside
• Potentially assist with the bone marrow collection within operating rooms
• Perform clinical trials processing: CliniMACS® cell selection e.g. CD34+ cell enrichment, CD3+ cell depletion, CAR-T therapy processing and cryopreservation

Requirements

• Four-year college degree with major in biological science or related degree
• Basic hematology knowledge
• Motivation and initiative to learn new scientific theory and applications
• Mature judgment
• Work independently with moderate supervision
• Proven team player
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across functions
• Interpret data thoroughly
• Strong trouble-shooting capabilities
• Scientific writing skills, including preparation of clear, concise SOPs and technical reports
• Strong math skills
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility in scheduling: night, weekend, holiday and on-call rotations
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or a Bachelor's degree and equivalent education and training as defined in 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii)
• Advanced knowledge of oncology, hematology and/or immunology
• Flow cytometry expertise
• Immunotherapy experience
• CliniMACS® operation experience
• LabWare, LIMS knowledge
• A good understanding of cGMP/cGTP standards

Skills

• Scientific writing skills, including preparation of clear, concise SOPs and technical reports
• Strong math skills
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical/vision
• Dental
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life
• Disability
• Retirement
• Family life support
• Employee assistance program
• Onsite health clinic
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation (12-22 days per year)
• Paid sick leave (12-25 days per year)
• Paid holidays (13 days per year)
• Paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is from $38.69 to $58.02 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.