Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the Cell Therapy & Regenerative Medicine Program. Medical Technologist with ASCP or NCA certification preferred. Masters degree in a biological science preferred.
Responsibilities
1. Onthejob training specific to cellular and therapeutic apheresis hematopoetic progenitor cell and other types of cell processing using aseptic technique flow cytometry and product preparation for infusions. 2. Performs in vitro cell culture assays under cGMP conditions and demonstrates use of aseptic technique to perform in vitro cell culture and ex vivo expansion of tissue isolates. 3. Promotes quality patient care by safely handling biological products communicating well with colleagues supervisors and clinical staff and serving as a resource to clinical staff to facilitate collection processing storage transport and transplant of standardofcare and investigational biological products. 4. Collaborates with principal investigators and study sponsors of investigational clinical or preclinical research studies by following study protocols maintaining documentation to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and utilizing systems to organize collect report and monitor data collection for these studies. 5. Performs and reports routine and some complex procedures and testing in a timely and accurate manner. 6. Performs quality control procedures and calibration for equipment reagents and laboratory processes. Successfully participates in laboratory proficiency program. 7. Reviews follows and eventually authors (as assigned) Standard Operating Procedures for laboratory and researchassociated tasks. 8. Performs validation procedures to establish optimize and upda!te Standard Operating Procedures and proper use of equipment and reagents. 9. Adheres to document control standards identified by the Program. 10. May manage project timelines budgets scope and labor. 11. Engages in training others on procedures and processes. 12. Follows Good Documentation Practices on all records. 13. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by this department which includes pediatric and adult patients. Ability to interact appropriately respectfully and with deference or sensitivity as needed with patients caregivers and the range of clinical staff providing direct patient care. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities required of this position include: Demonstrated familiarity with cell & tissue culture cryopreservation microbiology aseptic technique and safe handling of potentially infectious human blood/tissues. Demonstrated analytical skills and critical thinking. Ability to follow protocols accurately and consistently and competently adhere to detailed instruction on new tasks and general instructions on routine work. Assists in training others on techniques and methods as required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills with coworkers patients and clinic staff. Ability to work rotating oncall schedules (approximately one week a month including holidays and weekends. Demonstrate familiarity with computer programs (Excel Word and data transfer programs). Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and experience with quality assurance standards. Comprehensive Benefits include but are not limited to: 11 paid Holidays per year Free UTA public transportation pass For the majority of employees the University contributes an amount equal to 14.2 of pay to a 401(a) Retirement Plan. Basic Life Insurance provided up to $tuition reduction if qualified. Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans entertainment health and fitness restaurants retail and travel Health coverage options with possible additional premium discount via wellness program Paid parental leave above vacation & sick accruals if qualified Professional development training opportunities. More information found at Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Nearly Continuously: Hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking standing sitting bending reaching lifting. to approx. 60 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a biological science or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two years experience in lab research or related environment. This position is patientsensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patientsensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.