Medical Lab Scientist I

About the role

The Randi and Brian Schwartz Family Cancer Immunotherapy and Cell Manipulation Facility at the Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist I to manufacture and/or process cellular immunotherapy products.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a MLSII, lab manager manufacture/process more than minimally manipulated clinical human therapeutic cellular products inside an ISO Class 7 clean room of the GMP facility in accordance to established standard operating procedures, applicable regulations, and safety regulations.
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• Performs routine testing, preparing of specimens, and evaluation of test results.
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• Contribute to publication of findings as needed.
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• Participate in the preparation of written documents, including procedures, presentations, and proposals.
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• Aid in the preparation of new staff or students on lab procedures or techniques.
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• Present information on research and laboratory work to others at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, and seminars.
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• Evaluate test results, accurately enter and maintain records of procedures and enter data, both manually and on electronic data capture systems, and reports critical/urgent test results to providers according to established laboratory policies.
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• Ensures accuracy of test results.
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• Performs general lab maintenance as needed; clean room equipment sanitization, perform environmental monitoring of work area and laboratory.
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• Participates in the evaluation of new methods, procedures and instruments and in the development of technical standard operating procedures under the direction of the laboratory leadership.
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• Participate in validations of new procedures, including working with vendors/trial sponsors.
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• Performs and documents start-up, quality control, calibration, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedure on instruments and laboratory equipment per established laboratory protocols.
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• Report facility and equipment failure and alarms to laboratory management.
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• Evaluates problems related to product preparation, including issues with instrumentation, reagents, and documentation.
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• Appropriately communicates outcomes, including escalating problems to supervisors and managers.
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• Responds to all emergency calls promptly for critical equipment failure.
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• Assists with inventory management to maintain adequate supplies for patients testing and processing.
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• Maintain lab stock of reagents and processing supplies, manage safety records, and manage storeroom and ensure proper storage requirements are met and provide general lab support as needed.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory, Life Sciences or Medical Technology required.
  • Registration ASCP Registered preferred.
• 0-1 Years Related Work Experience Required.
  • Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
• Successful completion of a clinical laboratory medicine rotation, clinical practicum, or equivalent clinical laboratory experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Practice safe work habits and adhere to all established laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures.
  • Follows all OSHA guidelines.
• Complies with all laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Pay Range

$37.00 - $49.80