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AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS Lead, Technologist, Cellular Therapy Lab in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): Process and cryopreserve Cellular Therapy products both in a laboratory and in a cleanroom (GMP manufacturing). Products may include the following: Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cells (HPCs/PBMCs), Mononuclear cells (MNC), and Packed Red Blood Cells (pRBC). Perform highly complex work within a specialized discipline that typically requires a medical/scientific certification or licensure. Adapt precedent to develop solutions with broad impact and/or high risk.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities): * Oversee all operational aspects of designated systems including, proper maintenance, calibration and performance, inventory management, training, competency assessment, and teaching new staff. * Recognize, report, and resolve discrepant conditions and bring them to the attention of the laboratory supervisor. Perform and review daily equipment maintenance checks as directed. Perform advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, vendor communication, and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance. * Perform the highly complex procedures/methods for Cellular Therapy products. * Review and interpret final results; prepare and review final reports, written or electronic. * Maintain, edit, and review computer and manual records to ensure accurate record keeping. * Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records. Maintain an orderly workspace. * Evaluate, validate, and implement new laboratory techniques, procedures, and QA policies. * Write validation plans and new procedures as directed. * Participates in working on special projects assigned and is responsible to analyze and summarize testing data. * Train, retrain, and contribute input into annual competency assessments of staff. * Assist in the general oversight of daily operations... For full info follow application link.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic prot ected by law.
