Cell Processing Specialist- NCT
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Achieve and maintain competency in routine procedures including:
- cell culture, including aseptic technique,
- cryopreservation/thawing,
- cell selection (Miltenyi CliniMACS),
- centrifugation and washing,
- manufacture gene manipulated products using semi-automated platform,
- labeling and transportation.
- Review and evaluate test results for acceptability including automated and manual cell counts, viability results, flow cytometry histograms, sterility testing results.
- Accurately enter and maintain records of procedures and enter data, both manually and on electronic data capture systems.
- Identify and evaluate problems related to product preparation, including issues with instrumentation, reagents, and documentation. Appropriately communicates outcomes, including escalating problems to supervisors and managers.
- Perform environmental monitoring of work area and laboratory.
- Participate in validations of new procedures, including working with vendors/trial sponsors
- Upgrade job skills to stay relevant and to progress in field.
- Respond to REES alarm system alerts and document corrective actions appropriately.
- Participate in validation of new instruments/equipment.
- recognize and report deviations from standard operating procedures,
- initiate and document corrective actions when required.
- Capable of working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment and technology.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Capable of producing accurate results within strict time constraints.
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills and possess good judgment, problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Good analytical reasoning and ability to perform complex mathematical calculations using notation.
- Knowledge of clinical Good Clinical Practice /research cGMP, cGTP.
- Knowledge of lab safety and infection control.
- Familiarity with operation & performance of basic lab equipment, e.g., centrifuge, microscopes, programmable freezers, etc.