Staff Cell Therapy Technologist, IND Processing (Fixed Term - Benefited)

Stanford Health Care; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team in the Blood & Marrow Transplant Program. This role involves managing daily operations within a cutting-edge cellular therapy facility, processing human cellular products, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in clinical or life sciences and have experience in hematology or blood banking. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and patient care, and contribute to life-saving therapies that make a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 1-2 years experience in hematology or related fields is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations within the cell therapy facility.
• Processes human cellular products for infusion according to approved SOPs.
• Maintains operational readiness of the cell processing facility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Ability to follow instructions

Communication skills

Mathematical calculations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a clinical or life science-related discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2547343 Hybrid 107085033 BMT-Invest Cell Therapy Allied Health PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) Fixed-Term - 9 months
Benefited

A Brief Overview
Responsible for daily operations within the Stanford BMT-Cellular Therapy Facility operated by the Blood & Marrow Transplant Program. Duties include performing graft, tissue, bone or organ processing for transplant and other cell-based therapies under GTP or GMP as required. Conducts product characterization and release assays, maintains product processing files, assists clinical staff with infusions, and preparation of investigational products. Participates in assessment and implementation of cell-based therapies and methodologies consistent with the facility's role.

What you will do

• Employees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with applicable regulations.
• Processes human cellular products, including bone marrow, hematopoietic progenitor cells, pancreatic islets and other cells of interest derived from human tissue, bone or organs and low complexity investigational products, for infusion according to approved SOPs and using aseptic technique.
• Performs low complexity ship out and receipt of patient products and trains how to perform higher complexity ship out and receipts.
• Prepares clinical samples, performs and documents quality control procedures as per approved SOPs. e.g. Cell counts and Viability.
• Completes and compiles all required documentation for inclusion in paper and electronic processing records and performs data assessment for compliance and product release.
• Ensures completion of all testing required to assess product safety and quality.
• Performs and documents adherence to procedures.
• Assists clinical staff with cellular product infusions.
• Reports deviations and variances to facility management and BMT physicians in accordance with approved policies and procedures and participates in investigations and audits.
• Assists with material and patient product inventory management.
• Maintains operational readiness of the cell processing facility in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Performs QC assessments of equipment and assists with routine maintenance of equipment as per approved SOPs.
• Performs proficiency testing and trains on validation and implementation and update of cell processing procedures and test methods, as directed.
• Communicates both verbally and in writing with hospital and university staff, as necessary, to assure operational readiness of the cell processing facility and completion of assigned duties.
• Maintains technical proficiency and regulatory proficiency in all areas of laboratory operation applicable to their job and trains on other areas of cell therapy processing e.g. FACT-JACIE, AABB, CFR 1271 etc.
• Assures cell processing and QC records are compliant with approved policies and procedures.
• Assists in document and process updates of existing procedures.
• Scheduled on-call and weekend work is required with flexibility to extend working hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a clinical or life science-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university. Required
• One (1) to Two (2) years of experience in Hematology, Immunology, Blood Banking, Cell, tissue, bone or organ Processing and/or Cryopreservation. Required
• ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathologist preferred.
• CLS preferred.
• CIS preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures in English.
• Ability to participate in and complete continuing education and demonstrate proficiencies related to cell processing and commensurate with assigned duties.
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job in English.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems of low complexity.
• Ability to function independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Attention to detail and documentation.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases).
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, scientific concepts and practices.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care.
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health.
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $58.10 - $65.42 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.