Cellular Processing Lab Specialist-Stem Cell Transplant Program

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: Monday- Friday 8a-5p; Ability to flex as needed to support clinical operations

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

Summary:

Performs technical processing procedures and associated quality functions related to autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPC) and therapeutic cellular therapy products within the designated service area. Identifies and recommends improvements to standard operating procedures. Ensures all testing and processing performed adheres to departmental guidelines, safety/regulatory requirements, and quality control standards

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Science, Medical Technology, or another related field.
• 2 years of experience working in a clinical laboratory setting
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment and experience in aseptic technique, including cell culture.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and overall time management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment or technology.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred:

• Medical Lab Technician (MLT) certification with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
• Experience with processing autologous and allogeneic products.
• Experience working in a regulatory environment and knowledge of FDA, cGMP, cGTP
• Knowledge of Stem Cell/CAR T Cell protocols

Physical Requirements:

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• May need to lift to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion.
• Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
• Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.