Cell Therapy Lab Coordinator II

The Cellular Therapy Lab (CTL) at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center is on the cutting edge of new technologies for cancer therapy including cell-based immunotherapy. We are committed to advancing treatment options for our patients through the translation of innovative research into clinical practice. We collaborate with our consortium partners (University of Washington and Seattle Childrens Hospital) as well as industry (biotechnology) and non-industry external entities.

CTL is responsible for all minimally manipulated therapeutic cell processing occurring at Fred Hutch. Procedures range from cryopreservation to flow cytometric enumeration of cell proportions to more complex procedures such as cell selection enrichment and depletion. The laboratory is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cGTP/cGMP standards maintains College of American Pathologists (CAP) certification and is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).

The CTL Coordinator is a key position responsible for administrative activities that support clinical operations. The position collaborates with other coordinators as well as department supervisors and reports to the Manager. Regular interactions with medical scientific and quality staff provide a stimulating and diverse environment.

The nature of this work is challenging and we are seeking a highly motivated individual with initiative tenacity a positive attitude teamwork experience and exemplary communication and organization skills. Effective cross-functional collaboration with other departments at Fred Hutch and with external organizations is necessary for the position. This includes being comfortable and conversant with clinical issues: able to interact with clinical peers/counterparts.

This position will be full-time Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm.

• Respond to incoming phone calls and emails.
• Gather and disseminate information to and from all outside entities that interact with CTL including reporting of clinical results.
• Ensure all incoming physician orders are incorporated into the processing schedule. Identify the resources at Fred Hutch and outside institutions that are able to initiate complete and correct orders.
• Report any issues to supervisors.
• Populate daily schedule and post weekly schedule. Initiate real-time updates of daily schedule as current information is received.
• Data entry for metrics and quality dashboards.
• Scheduling of adult bone marrow harvests.
• Create and revise standard operating procedures.
• Lead laboratory improvement projects.
• Communicate and escalate urgent matters to CTL Leadership.
• Represent CTL at departmental and organizational meetings.

Required:

• Bachelors Degree
• Exemplary communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Mature judgment with strong decision making skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to take initiative and multi-task
• Ability to collaborate communicate and be accountable
• Ability to identify and communicate priorities
• Ability to navigate through but not avoid conflict
• Ability to deal with complex problems and propose creative solutions
• Project coordination and management experience
• Two years of experience working in a similar capacity
• Knowledge of cellular therapy concepts and vernacular
• Knowledge of FDA FACT and CAP regulations

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in biological science
• Experience with laboratory information systems specifically LabWare
• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Biotechnology or other industry scientific laboratory experience.
• Hematology oncology and/or immunology knowledge.
• Three plus years working in a similar capacity.