Cell/Gene Therapy Laboratory Leader

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Health savings account with generousIU

Tuition subsidy

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University’s Cancer Center is seeking a leader for the Cell Immunotherapy & Transduction Facility to manage daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards in a GMP-like environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in science or health-related field and at least 3 years in cellular/gene therapy contexts, with a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Science or health-related field.
• Minimum 3 years of familiarity with cellular and molecular therapy testing, bioprocess development, or cell/vector manufacturing.
• Experience with quotes, invoices, data reporting and regulatory audits is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operational management of cell/gene therapy staff.
• Establishes short-term laboratory/facility operational objectives.
• Identifies issues and implements solutions to improve processes and efficiency.
• Analyses and monitors laboratory performance; sets priorities and conducts reviews.
• Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates in staffing decisions.

Skills

Proficient communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality consciousness

Organizational skills

Collaboration and team building

Coaching and feedback

Goal alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or health-related field

Job description

CANCER CENTER (IN-CANC-IUINA)

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 cleanliness standard (ISO) Class 7 cleanroom facility and quality control testing laboratory at the 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.

• Provides laboratory/facility day-to-day operational management of cell/gene therapy staff.


• Establishes short-term laboratory/facility operational objectives.


• Identifies operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve processes and/or operational efficiency.


• Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates laboratory/facility performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed.


• Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff.


• Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned staff and activities; impacts, and is held accountable for, the performance of team and/or assigned staff.


• Ensures and provides training to assigned staff to improve cell/gene therapy operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff.


• Researches and stays up-to-date on new industry cell/gene therapy standards, best practices, and emerging technology; keeps next-level leader(s) informed of trends as well as significant problems.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Science and/or a health related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3 years of familiarity with cellular and molecular therapy testing, bioprocess development, or cell or vector manufacturing

Preferred

• Experience with quotes, invoices, data reporting and regulatory audits are desirable

Skills

Required

• Proficient communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Excellent organizational skills


• Excellent collaboration and team building skills


• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback


• Instills commitment to organizational goals

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

University Hospital

Ambulatory Outpatient Center Lab (AOC)

550 North University Boulevard

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Health savings account with generous IU contributions


• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Basic group life insurance paid by IU


• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting


• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses


• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year


• Generous paid time off plans


• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Cell and Gene Therapy

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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