Stem Cell Lab Supervisor: Cryopreservation & Therapy

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center's Division of Clinical Pathology seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to lead the Stem Cell (Hematopoietic) Laboratory, overseeing cryopreservation and preparation of bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells for patient therapies.

Under the manager, duties include policy development, regulatory compliance with NYS, CAP, and Montefiore, and staff training. The role emphasizes quality assurance, budget involvement, and adoption of new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• NYS DOE Clinical Laboratory Technologist license is required; ASCP registration or equivalent desirable.
• 4 years bench experience as CLT required (2 years could be substituted for a Master's degree).
• Experience with Miltenyi CliniMacs instrument is preferred.
• General computer knowledge: Microsoft Office and LIS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Stem Cell lab including cryopreservation, freezing and thawing of products, record review.
• Process cellular therapy according to SOP and good manufacturing practices in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Issue cellular therapies for reinfusion to the appropriate patient per SOP and regulations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with rules and regulations established by internal and external agencies.
• Assist manager with internal audits and provide long-term solutions to issues found.
• Develop and maintain Stem Cell Laboratory SOP manuals; monitor effectiveness.
• Educate and train Stem Cell and Blood Bank staff on processing, cryopreservation, reinfusion, quality issues and GMPs.
• Develop and implement Inventory Control; ensure quality control procedures.
• Assist with disaster control planning and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure recordkeeping complies with regulatory agencies.
• Assist with budget planning and staying current with new technology.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Miltenyi CliniMacs instrument

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center's Division of Clinical Pathology seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to lead the Stem Cell (Hematopoietic) Laboratory, overseeing cryopreservation and preparation of bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells for patient therapies.

Under the manager, duties include policy development, regulatory compliance with NYS, CAP, and Montefiore, and staff training. The role emphasizes quality assurance, budget involvement, and adoption of new technologies.