Technical Specialist - Laboratory

Fairview is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to serve as a Cell Therapy Technical Specialist focused on our Translational Area
. The Cell Therapy Laboratory is located on the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus.

Our Laboratory specializes in cell and tissue manufacturing of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and somatic cell therapies derived from bone marrow, peripheral blood, umbilical cord blood, and other tissues for reconstitution and somatic cellular treatments. In this role, the Technical Specialist will be responsible for the development, validation, and clinical production of novel cell therapies, serving as a key technical resource, problem solver, process improvement lead, and research liaison.

• Translational Development & Clinical Production: Coordinate product development, validation plans, and assay development. Oversee QC testing (flow cytometry, bioburden, cell enumeration, viability, and potency), documentation (batch records/SOPs), vendor/equipment qualifications, project timelines, and training.
• Technical Resource: Provide guidance, training, and troubleshooting support to CT staff.
• Daily Workflow Management: Direct daily tasks, assign workloads, adjust schedules to meet demands, and provide input on performance appraisals.
• Data & Regulatory Quality: Ensure accurate and timely data entry; investigate deviations; and provide input on regulatory and project-specific reports.
• Equipment: Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, coordinate manufacturer services, and qualify new equipment.

• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of cell therapy theories, methodologies, and instrumentation with strong critical-thinking skills. Adept at utilizing various computer systems and computer applications: databases, Word, Excel, Access, etc.
• Communication & Leadership: Clear written/oral communication skills, promote teamwork internally and across departments, and support continual learning of self and coworkers.
• Problem Solving & Adaptability: Display project management abilities, stress tolerance, and a proactive approach to continuous process improvement.

• Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes meeting qualifications as either a general supervisor for high complexity testing or a technical consultant for moderate complexity testing (dependent upon specialty) as specified in CLIA ’88.
• Bachelor of Science from an accredited college/university in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology. (Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided); or
• B.S./B.A. from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry meeting qualifications as a general supervisor for high complexity testing as specified in CLIA ’88. (Transcript must be provided); or
• Combination Education & Experience including completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course and a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry meeting qualifications as a general supervisor for high complexity testing as specified in CLIA ’88.
  
  (Transcript must be provided); or
• Master of Science from an accredited college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, cytology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science,…