Cell Therapy Lab Scientist: Stem Cell Processing

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Cell Therapy Lab to advance patient care through specialized testing and processing of stem cells. You will collaborate with clinicians and operate advanced laboratory equipment in a high-stakes environment.

The role emphasizes processing, quality control, data documentation, and adherence to clinical trial procedures. After-hours availability and strong regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
• Must be able to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays on rotation
• Experience in transfusion medicine and blood separation processes
• Knowledge of microbiology procedures and quality control/assurance
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word/Excel) and data calculations

Responsibilities

• Process/cryopreserve bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells for infusion
• Prepare samples for sterility, viability, and cell count testing
• Operate blood separation instruments and hematology analyzer
• Perform quality control tasks and computations
• Document equipment maintenance and quality control
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair lab equipment as needed
• Prepare written reports and technical summaries
• Record and review data for accuracy and completeness
• Handle clinical trial administrative responsibilities
• Adhere to trial procedures and documentation requirements for each study

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Data documentation

MS Office

On-call readiness

Education

California CLS license

Tools

Hematology analyzer

Blood separation instruments

Cell therapy processing equipment

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Cell Therapy Lab to advance patient care through specialized testing and processing of stem cells. You will collaborate with clinicians and operate advanced laboratory equipment in a high-stakes environment.

The role emphasizes processing, quality control, data documentation, and adherence to clinical trial procedures. After-hours availability and strong regulatory knowledge are essential.