Cell Therapy Processing Specialist II

In support of our mission to find cures and save children, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to join the Cell Therapy Processing Section as a Specialist II. The Cell Processing Specialist II will be responsible for performing complex, highly specialized technical processing procedures, using aseptic technique and maintaining attention to detail for technical and documentation functions. Cellular therapy laboratory experience, flexibility, teamwork, and good communication skills are essential for this position.

Routine schedule is Monday through Friday day shift with flexibility to evening shift due to the variable nature of incoming cellular products and associated procedures.(Rotates on-call coverage approximately once every six weeks.)

Responsibilities:

The Cell Therapy Processing Specialist II is expected to perform as follow:

• Performs cellular therapy processing and cryopreservation procedures in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with FDA's Good Tissue Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices regulations, as well as standards including but not limited to FACT, CAP and AABB.
• Demonstrate workflow organizational skills and good time management skills.
• Reviews processing record for acceptability, accuracy, and completeness.
• Serves as a resource for documentation related questions and applications in accordance with regulations, SOPs, and established laboratory practices.
• Performs reagent and instrument quality control at the appropriate intervals, interprets and correctly records results.
• Participates in equipment qualification and procedure validation applications.
• Serves as a resource for troubleshooting guidelines.
• Become familiar with the processing and dose requirements for all transplant related protocols at SJCRH.
• Assists in maintaining coverage in the laboratory to promote optimal workflow.

Additionally, the selected candidate will have the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability with changing schedules and priorities.
• Ability to work in teams and effectively communicate transitions in work processes.
• Excellent mathematical skill, analytical skill, and technical dexterity.
• Ability to function in a clean-roomenvironment and sustain prolonged physical exertion. Liquid nitrogen tanks are used for cell cryopreservation frequently and biosafety cabinets are cleaned monthly; therefore, the ability to lift 25 - 50 pounds is required.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree (e.g., medical technology/medical laboratory sciences or biological, chemical or physical science) required.

Minimum Experience:

• Four (4)+ years of relevant (clinical / biological manufacturing laboratory experience in hematopoietic cell processing for human applications) required.
• Experience Exceptions: Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience with clinical lab techniques and procedures.

Other Credentials:

• Certification as a Medical Technologist by ASCP, NCA, or AMT preferred.

Compensation

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