Cell Therapy Processing Specialist (Evening Shift)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Cell Therapy Processing Specialist I to receive on-the-job training and perform a variety of tasks ensuring high-quality products for patients undergoing stem cell transplant and cellular therapies.

The role involves shift 1-9:30pm in a regulated clean room, with responsibilities spanning from processing, competency in routine procedures, test result review, to equipment maintenance and regulatory adherence in the Cell Manipulation Core

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: BS/BA in Biological Science or Medical Technology or related field preferred. Associate Degree in related science with MLT and clinical lab experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum Experience: Clinical lab experience preferred. One year in a clinical laboratory setting required with Associates Degree.
• License/Certification/Registration: Medical Lab Technician (MLT) certification required with Associates Degree.

Responsibilities

• Process minimally manipulated clinical human therapeutic cellular products by various methods using manual and/or automated aseptic technique in a regulated clean room environment according to standard operating procedures and applicable regulations.
• Achieve and maintain competency in routine procedures including: cryopreservation/thawing, centrifugation/washing, handling of genetically modified cells, labeling and transportation.
• Review and evaluate test results for acceptability including automated and manual cell counts, viability results, flow cytometry histograms, sterility testing results.
• Identify and elevate problems related to product processing and quality data of products. Appropriately communicate outcomes.
• Perform quality check and cleaning of equipment and instrumentation. Identify the need for repair or referral as required. Respond to REES alarm system alerts and document corrective action. Participate in validation of new instruments.
• Work within the cGMP and cGTP guidelines and adhere to all regulatory standards within the Cell Manipulation Core Facility.

Skills

Cell processing

Critical decision-making

Effective communication

Teamwork

Lab safety

Education

BS/BA in Biological Science or Medical Technology

Associate Degree with MLT certification

MLT certification

Tools

Centrifuge

Microscopes

Program freezers

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Cell Therapy Processing Specialist I to receive on-the-job training and perform a variety of tasks ensuring high-quality products for patients undergoing stem cell transplant and cellular therapies.

The role involves shift 1-9:30pm in a regulated clean room, with responsibilities spanning from processing, competency in routine procedures, test result review, to equipment maintenance and regulatory adherence in the Cell Manipulation Core