Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job is responsible for a variety of highly complex procedures required for the collection, storage, processing, genetic modification and transplantation of human stem cell and immune effector cell products.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs patient-facing procedures, including therapeutic apheresis procedures, such as plasma exchange, extracorporeal photopheresis, etc. as well as peripheral blood stem cell collection, peripheral blood mononuclear cell collection, autologous and allogeneic stem cell product infusion and infusion of immune effector cells (25%).Performs specialized laboratory procedures, including processing of cellular therapy products, processing of patient specimens and the manufacture of genetically modified and unmodified immune effector cell products. Receives and distributes cellular therapy products according to standard operating procedures (15).Performs specialized laboratory procedures, required for quality control and release criteria testing of cellular therapy products. Maintains an understanding of statistical techniques required for quality control methods (10%).Participates in a call schedule providing 24-hour coverage for all procedures and equipment failure (10%).Participates as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team that plans, collects, processes, manufactures and distributes cellular therapy products (10%).Maintains competence in laboratory standard operating procedures (SOP) and initiates changes to these procedures as needed and according to established laboratory oversight.  Pursues continuing education in Cellular Therapy. Readily shares knowledge and experience with other health care providers (10%).Compliant with relevant regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and accrediting bodies such as the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP) as it pertains to the scope of services offered by the laboratory. Knowledge of Good Tissue Practice (cGTP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) (10%)..Performs key clinical trial functions for all trials involving cellular therapy products (10%)..Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Bachelor's degree in Life Science or 5 years of relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Preferred

None

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

None

Preferred:

Experience in Stem Cell Processing and/or Blood Banking

SKILLS:

Able to work independently with minimal supervision with established SOPsAble to adjust to on call scheduleCompetent to work with computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)Able to perform complex mathematical calculationsCommunicate effectively and professionally with other lab staff and health care professionals

LICENSES or CERTIFICATION:

Minimum:

None

Preferred:

American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Certifications (ASCP BOC)

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