Cell Processing & GMP Lab Manager – Cellular Therapy

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Lab Manager to provide operational and strategic leadership for the Cell Processing Laboratory and GMP Laboratory supporting cell and gene therapy patient needs. The role ensures safe, compliant operations, quality systems, and regulatory readiness across both labs.

You will mentor staff, manage lab resources, and partner with clinical, physician, quality, and research leaders to advance cellular therapy programs, CI, and inspection readiness

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in medical technology or biological sciences.
• 5+ years cell therapy lab experience (GMP or cell processing).
• 5+ years leadership experience.
• Experience with academic Cell Processing and cGMP labs; familiarity with FDA and FACT accreditation.
• Motivation and initiative to learn new scientific theory and applications.
• Mature judgment and strong documentation/data interpretation.
• Technical expert across multiple cell types; advanced leadership and communication.
• Must pass color vision screen; color differentiation required.
• Immunotherapy or regenerative medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, technical, and administrative leadership for the Cell Processing and GMP Laboratories.
• Ensure safe, compliant operation supporting patient care, research, and biomanufacturing.
• Oversee quality systems, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement across both labs.
• Mentor staff, manage resources, and partner with clinical, quality, research, and administrative leaders.
• Contribute to investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and inspection readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory operations

Quality systems

Documentation

Project management

Communication skills

Biological sciences

cGMP

Cell therapy

Education

Master’s degree in medical technology or biological sciences

Doctorate in medical sciences or related field (preferred)

Tools

Bluecord

Stemsoft

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Lab Manager to provide operational and strategic leadership for the Cell Processing Laboratory and GMP Laboratory supporting cell and gene therapy patient needs. The role ensures safe, compliant operations, quality systems, and regulatory readiness across both labs.

You will mentor staff, manage lab resources, and partner with clinical, physician, quality, and research leaders to advance cellular therapy programs, CI, and inspection readiness