Cell Therapy Lab Operations Lead

New York Blood Center

City of Rye (NY)

On-site

USD 141,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

New York Blood Center (NYBC) is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the cellular therapy laboratory's daily operations, ensuring quality, compliance and efficient processing, cryopreservation, storage and distribution of products.

The role requires 5+ years in cellular therapy or stem cell labs with 3 years in management, strong QA/QC experience, and licensing (MT/ASCP or NYSDOH). Westchester County salary ranges reflect local market rates.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or higher in clinical laboratory technology or in biology/chemistry with an advanced certificate in clinical laboratory technology.
LICENSING: NYSDOH Medical Technologist license or NYSDOH Restriced license in Cellular Therapy (required).
Experience: minimum 5 years Cellular Therapy or Stem Cell Lab; 3 years managerial experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day lab activities and manage resources.
Implement and maintain quality control and quality assurance systems to ensure regulatory compliance (FACT, CLIA, FDA).
Train and supervise laboratory personnel; perform performance evaluations and competency assessments.
Ensure safety, patient confidentiality, and proper product handling regulations.
Oversee inventory, equipment maintenance, calibration, and documentation.
Provide technical guidance, troubleshoot equipment, and participate in process validation and optimization.
Communicate with clinical teams and directors to ensure information flow and issue resolution.
Assist Lab Director in identifying process improvements and implementing new procedures.