HPC & MNC LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (OKLAHOMA CITY, OK)

Our Blood Institute; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Oklahoma City seeks an HPC & MNC Laboratory Technologist. This entry-level position involves testing, processing, and cryopreservation of cell therapy products. The role offers competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

$5,000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Completion of or current enrollment in an accredited Medical Technology training program encouraged.
• Prior experience in a cellular therapy laboratory required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in environmental cleanliness and sanitation programs.
• Perform laboratory activities per current written policies.
• Process and/or cryopreserve peripheral hematopoietic progenitor cells.

Skills

Medical Technology

Laboratory Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science

Associate degree in MLT or MT/MLS

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Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Pay: Competitive pay based on education and/or experience and $500 bonus after 6 months and $1,000 bonus after 1 year!

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, 401(k), paid-time off, $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement, holiday pay, etc.

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: 10:00am to 6:30pm

Position: Perform all steps necessary for testing, processing, cryopreservation, and shipping of cell therapy products, including HPC-Apheresis, HPC-Marrow, and Peripheral Mononuclear Cells (MNCs).

Qualifications:

• Completion of or current enrollment in an accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) training program is encouraged but not required.
• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent years of experience and education.
• At least an Associate degree in MLT or MT/MLS; prior experience in a cellular therapy laboratory is required in lieu of completion of or current enrollment in an accredited MT/MLS/MLT training program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in environmental cleanliness and sanitation programs to help eliminate sources of product contamination and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain the Cell Therapy laboratory and Cryo Storage in a clean and orderly manner.
• Ensure laboratory equipment quality control, and maintenance was performed before use.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is within calibration before use.
• Perform laboratory activities per current written policies, processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Perform concurrent and accurate documentation of laboratory activities.
• Qualify reagents for use in the laboratory.
• Monitor laboratory reagents levels, quality, and expiration.
• Accurately prepare reagents and samples for flow cytometric analysis and other testing, as required.
• Prepare and analyze test samples for the enumeration of CD34+ cells and viability using flow cytometry.
• Using sterile technique, obtain bacterial/fungal culture samples from cell therapy products for sterility testing.
• Perform proficiency testing as required.
• Provide and communicate test results as appropriate.
• Process and/or cryopreserve peripheral hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPC) and peripheral mononuclear cells (MNC) for storage and/or distribution.
• Label and verify cell therapy products.
• Properly pack and ship liquid and cryopreserved Cell Therapy products in accordance with regulations.
• Participate in active management of frozen inventory ensuring proper storage, disposition, and discard.
• Review patient and donor records as appropriate.
• Submit billing for services laboratory performed in a timely manner.
• Report deviations from established processes and procedures.
• Actively participate in all quality meetings, investigations, and internal operations to eliminate waste and errors.
• Assist with writing Cell Therapy Lab procedures and validation plans as needed.
• Perform cell therapy lab validation procedures as appropriate.
• Review and verify new and updated Lab documents as needed.
• Obtain a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education related to cellular therapy per year.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care