Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist

US-OR-Portland

Requisition :

Position Category: Laboratory

Job Type: AFSCME union represented

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Posting Department: Cellular Therapy Lab

Posting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Posting FTE: 1.00

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Schedule:

Monday - Thursday

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Hours:

Day Shift, 8:30am-6:30pm

HR Mission: Healthcare

Drug Testable: Yes

The Cellular Therapy Laboratory brings decades of expertise in hematopoietic cell transplantation and cellular therapies, advancing personalized medicine through the manufacture and processing of specialized cell products. The laboratory is FDA-registered and accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). Our team of Medical Directors and highly skilled technical staff provides extensive experience in clinical testing and product development, ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient care.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist is a key member of the Cellular Therapy Laboratory and the broader healthcare team. This role is responsible for the processing of cellular therapy products and other human tissues supporting multiple clinical departments and centers  Medical Laboratory Scientist performs complex laboratory procedures requiring advanced technical judgment, sound decision-making, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

This position requires a strong foundation in hematology, transfusion medicine, flow cytometry, immunology, and cellular therapy, particularly as they relate to the treatment of hematologic malignancies and other serious diseases. The incumbent is expected to adhere to all applicable institutional policies, including the Compliance Rules and Responsibilities of OHSU Hospitals and Clinics.

• Handles, stores, prepares, and distributes cellular therapy products for infusion or transplantation
• Participates in the collection of bone marrow harvest in OHSU Operating Rooms
• Cryopreserves cellular therapy products and other tissues using both manual techniques and the Controlled Rate Freezer Thaws and assists in infusion of cellular therapy products both in the laboratory and at the patient's bedside
• Handles and prepares tissues for storage and release, including autologous bone flaps, parathyroid tissue, and UNOS cadaveric vessels.
• Prepares infectious disease marker panels for send out, reports on results and ensures regulatory compliance with positive products
• Performs cellular therapy product selection and/or depletion procedures using the Miltenyi CliniMACS Plus or Prodigy
• Performs both plasma and red blood cell reduction on incompatible products
• Participates in the collection of solid tumor tissue for send out to Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte Manufacture.
• Receives cellular therapy products and other tissues from national and international transplant centers and manufacturers
• Follows written procedures and policies.
• Accurately calculates and records product cell doses for the clinical care team.
• Prepares samples for testing, including viability and colony forming unit (CFU) assays. Determines acceptability of specimens and results. Repeats analysis as necessary to ensure accuracy. Reports test results via computer and telephone.
• Performs all computer functions using EPIC, OnBase and Microsoft Office applications Access, Notebook, Excel
• Follows regulatory standards and guidelines put forth by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT) and the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).
• The position participates in many clinical trials and research endeavors
• Available for emergency action response in the event of a freezer or refrigeration malfunction or weekend processing.
• Assists with miscellaneous…