Cellular Therapy Lab Specialist

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network seeks a Clinical Cellular Therapy Lab Specialist to perform highly specialized and time-sensitive cellular product manipulations for cancer treatment.

Candidate must hold MT-ASCP/MLS certifications or equivalent, with 2-year or 4-year degrees in chemical/biological sciences and experience in clinical cell processing or a clinical lab setting.

Qualifications

• Requires MT-ASCP or MT-AAB/MTAMT or MLS certification.
• Two-year Associate Degree in Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology required.
• Four-year Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• In lieu of education, a combination of experience and schooling will be considered.
• 1+ years experience in clinical cell processing preferred.
• 2+ years experience as a technician in a clinical laboratory setting required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell manipulation and evaluation per SOPs, including cryopreservation, enrichment, thaw/wash and infusion.
• Maintain documentation per FDA Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other regs.
• Ensure aseptic technique and product integrity until patient infusion.
• Operate and trouble-shoot lab systems and assist in QA/QC activities.
• Coordinate supply inventory for procedures and validations.
• Participate in on-call rotation and alarm system monitoring.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in chemical/biological science or medical technology

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological science or medical technology

Tools

LIS software

Job description

7979 Shadeland Ave
Indianapolis , IN 46250
United States

Shift

Day Job

Hours

0730-5 variable with on-call rotation for evenings and weekends for lab alarm response

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The primary purpose of the Clinical Cellular Therapy Lab Specialist position is to participate in the performance of highly specialized and time sensitive

technical cell manipulation and testing procedures on irreplaceable, life-saving cellular products used for treatment of cancer

patients undergoing Stem Cell Transplantation and/or Cellular Therapy treatment.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required Certifications/Licensures: (Certification as a professional Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT-ASCP or MT-AAB, or MTAMT) or an equivalent in area of specialty., Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) (ASCP))

Your exceptional qualifications and education

2 year / Associate Degree Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology (Required)

4 year / Bachelor's Degree Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology (Preferred)

In lieu of the above education requirements, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

1+ years: Experience in clinical cell processing (Preferred)

2+ years: Experience as a technician in a clinical laboratory setting (Required)

Your exceptional skills

Perform cell manipulation/evaluation procedures following standard policies and procedures which include but are not limited to

stem cell and/or cellular product cryopreservation, cell enrichment, cell product thaw/wash and infusion.

Perform procedures and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with FDA’s Good Laboratory Practices, Good

Manufacturing Practices, Good Tissue practices regulations as well as standards set by other accreditation agencies including but

not limited to FACT, FACT/Netcord, CAP, CLIA.

Document deviations and events, notify supervisor, technical and quality management personnel in timely manner and assist in

investigation of cause and any required corrective actions.

Maintain aseptic and/or sterile technique during processing of products to ensure the integrity, viability, and sterility of cellular

products until final infusion to the patient. Must adhere to standard cleaning and gowning requirements for the facility.

Perform error-free calculations, including, but not limited to infusion cell doses, viabilities, dilutions and cell concentrations.

Demonstrate and maintain working and theoretical knowledge of current stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies including but not limited to procurement, processing, testing, storage, and transplantation. Knowledge of various cell sources such as bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cells, and cord blood is essential for understanding the rationale behind methods. Must maintain and apply knowledge regarding donor evaluation, screening and testing, labeling, and product acceptability and release criteria.

Required to adapt to variable nature of incoming cellular products/samples and participate in the receipt, storage, and transport of products for infusion.

Follow and adapt to procedures/policies implemented by external companies for commercial cell therapy products. Must adhere to all defined processing and documentation requirements for each product.

Utilize various computer systems and databases to enter, retrieve, and compile data, complete patient laboratory records, and prepare reports for review by laboratory directors, quality assurance, and physicians.

Coordinate and manage supply inventory required for clinical procedures as well as assigned projects and validations.

Participate in reviewing and evaluating monitoring alarm system reports and promptly notify appropriate manager or designee of excursions. Participate in on-call rotation in the event of an excursion that puts products at risk.

Participate in a flexible work schedule as needed to accommodate timely preparation of products with highest possible quality.

Perform quality control testing, equipment routine maintenance, basic and advanced troubleshooting. Participate in process and quality improvement projects.

Assist in validation of procedures and equipment. Participate in writing Standard Operating Procedures.

Perform routine environmental monitoring and equipment maintenance at designated time intervals.

Communicate with physicians/investigators, nurses, donor coordinators, internal and external testing laboratories and/or transplant facilities to ensure timely quality patient care.

Individuals may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.

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