CELL THERAPY TECHNOLOGIST I

CO2000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a Cell Therapy Technologist I to perform cellular product processing and assays with minimal supervision. The role involves aseptic techniques, data documentation, and contributing to multiple clinical trials in the cell therapy field.

Ideal candidates have experience in cell culture and adoptive cell therapy, plus competency in ELISA, qPCR, and flow cytometry. Join a leading NCI-designated cancer center focused on cutting-edge therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a Biological Science field.
• 1+ year of cell therapy or related experience.
• Strong documentation skills and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Working with minimal supervision, perform cellular product processing using multiple processing, cell culture, and separation techniques.
• Complete qualitative and quantitative assays on cell therapy products including flow cytometry, qPCR and ELISA.
• Comply with SOPs and regulatory standards (cGMP/cGTP, FACT, CAP, AABB).
• Identify problems that may affect product testing and follow procedures when out of criteria.
• Handle fresh and frozen cellular products for shipment and infusion.
• Maintain aseptic technique and work in a clean room environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cell culture

Aseptic technique

Adoptive Cell Therapy

Documentation practices

Strong communication

Data gathering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Biological Science

Tools

ELISA

qPCR

Flow cytometry

Automated cell counting

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

The Cell Therapy Technologist I, working with minimal supervision, will be responsible for performing cellular product processing using multiple processing and separation techniques. The Cell Therapy Technologist I is able to perform qualitative and quantitative assays on cell therapy products. Performed duties must adhere to aseptic technique when involving any cellular product production. The Cell Therapy Technologist I is required to document each step of a process and/or procedure per the facility's standard operating procedures and policies. The Cell Therapy Technologist I complies to the facility's standard operating procedures and policies which incorporate the cGMP/ cGTP, FACT, CAP and AABB regulatory standards applicable to cellular therapy product production and analysis. Must be trained and proficient in 5 or more technologist processes according to the Cell Therapy Training procedure. Must demonstrate the ability to gather data for the management team and project leaders.

Position Highlights:

• Opportunity to join a NCI designated comprehensive cancer center in production of novel cellular therapy treatments for cancer patients
• Participation in cutting edge adoptive cellular therapy treatments which include the culture and activation of immune cells to return to patients
• Develop and perform assays on cellular products for safety and function
• Involvement in the rapidly growing multiple clinical trials within the cell therapy area.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in cell culture and aseptic technique.
• Working knowledge of Adoptive Cell Therapy
• Understanding of good documentation practices and requirements
• The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, engaged, and will work closely with members of the Cell Therapy Team.
• Exhibit interest and excitement in participating in the production of cellular products
• Proficiency in ELISA, qPCR, Flow cytometry, and automated cell counting methods.

Responsibilities:

• Working with minimal supervision, perform cellular product processing using multiple processing, cell culture, and separation techniques.
• Complete qualitative and quantitative assays on cell therapy products including flow cytometry, qPCR and ELISA.
• Comply with the facility's standard operating procedures and policies which incorporate the cGMP/cGTP, FACT, CAP and AABB regulatory standards applicable to cellular therapy product production and analysis.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect product or testing performance and follow the Cell Therapies Facility standard operating procedures and policies whenever product processing or analytic testing are not within the defined acceptable criteria and/or levels of performance.
• Handle fresh and frozen cellular products for shipment and infusion.
• Maintain aseptic technique and work within a clean room environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or other Biological Science.
• One or more years of cell therapy or related experience.
• Demonstrated competency in diverse biological processes following good documentation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve expected outcomes.

Salary Range

$35.30 - $53.79 Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.