Cell Therapy Laboratory Specialist

4 weeks ago

Washington DC USA, United States Children's National Hospital Full time

The Cellular Therapy Laboratory at Children's National Hospital is seeking a highly skilled CTL Specialist to join our team. As a CTL Specialist, you will be responsible for performing manual and automated cell processing, cell expansion, and other assays in dedicated lab space, clean room environments, or process development labs. You will work closely with our team to develop and manufacture novel cell therapy products for clinical trials and to treat patients diagnosed with otherwise incurable diseases. This position will also lead the training of new staff.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform manual and automated cell processing, cell expansion, and other assays in dedicated lab space, clean room environments, or process development labs.
  • Develop and manufacture novel cell therapy products for clinical trials and to treat patients diagnosed with otherwise incurable diseases.
  • Lead the training of new staff.
  • Collaborate with our team to optimize and validate protocols.
  • Perform cell manipulation/evaluation procedures such as stem cell and/or cellular product cryopreservation, cell enrichment and/or purging, cell evaluation and sorting, cell culture and cell product thaw/wash and infusion.
  • Manage aseptic handling of products.
  • Perform calculations for infusion cell doses, viabilities, dilutions, and cell concentrations.
  • Follow procedures/policies implemented by study sponsors and adhere to all defined processing and documentation requirements.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in basic science or a related field.
  • 4-5 years of experience in a clinical lab or GMP/GLP setting.
  • 1 year of supervisory experience.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, stretch, climb ladders, stand for long periods of time, etc.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing cellular therapy products, aseptic processing, cell-based assays such as flow cytometry and Elispot assays, and/or release testing.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Ability to work and collaborate with others.
  • Ability to wear all PPE, including facemasks, lab coveralls, shoe covers, and hair bonnets.
  • Ability to follow procedures/policies and adhere to all documentation requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist certification, MT (ASCP).
Functional Accountabilities:
  • Responsible Conduct of Research.
Teamwork/Communication:
  • Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
  • Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
  • Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving:
  • Contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
  • Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
  • Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility:
  • Use resources efficiently.
  • Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety:
  • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
  • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
  • Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
  • Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
  • Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co-workers.
  • Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act, and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.

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