Processing Support Specialist – Cellular Therapy

About the role

Join our team in a hands-on, impactful position within the dynamic and growing field of cellular therapy. As a Processing Support Specialist in Gainesville, FL, you will help ensure the smooth operation of cutting-edge cellular therapy processes by performing routine laboratory tasks, handling blood specimens, and maintaining sterile work environments.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and maintain cleanrooms: Clean and decontaminate controlled work areas, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols.
• Prepare and monitor equipment: Set up clean rooms for use, ensuring all supplies and materials are available and sterile. Monitor environmental conditions, including pressure, temperature, and humidity.
• Handle specimens safely: Prepare, organize, and process blood specimens and samples for the laboratory. Ensure all specimens are properly labeled and ready for testing.
• Maintain inventory and supplies: Track lab supplies and equipment, monitor expiration dates, and communicate supply needs with Quality Systems staff.
• Perform maintenance and quality control: Maintain LN2 shippers, lab equipment, and perform quality control checks on all systems.
• Assist in sample storage and transport: Help with the storage and retrieval of cord blood units (CBUs) from liquid nitrogen freezers, and safely transport specimens as needed.
• Compliance and recordkeeping: Ensure all records and reports are accurately completed and compliant with regulatory standards. Handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Entry-level; laboratory experience preferred but not required.
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn and operate blood bank-specific software.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to prepare concise reports and maintain accurate records.
• Understanding of confidentiality regulations, especially regarding healthcare information.
• Ability to follow SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days, with a medical premium discount based on rate of pay.
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability.
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth.
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period.
• Employer-funded retirement plan for vested employees and 403b offered.
• Access to wages prior to pay day.

Pay

Starting salary range is $16.00 - $17.60 an hour.

Schedule

Full-time position working four (4) 10-hour shifts per week, including one weekend day.