Technologist , Cellular Therapy​/MSAT

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Under limited supervision, process and cryopreserve Cellular Therapy products in a laboratory and a cleanroom (GMP manufacturing). Products may include Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cells (HPCs/PBMCs), Mononuclear cells (MNC), and Packed Red Blood Cells (pRBC). Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

• Perform the basic‑level procedures/methods and testing currently performed on Cellular Therapy products: mononuclear cell quantification (automated and manual/differentials), processing and cryopreservation (controlled rate freezing), liquid nitrogen storage, thawing or cryopreserved products, cell viability, product sterility testing, environmental monitoring, as well as other procedures that may be defined and performed as needed.
• Perform the basic level procedures/methods for Contract Manufacturing products:
  Blood product Manufacturing in clean rooms under GMP conditions, CBC (automated), endotoxin testing, sterility testing, environmental monitoring, as well as other procedures that may be defined and performed as needed.
• Arrange and follow up on the receipt or delivery of cellular therapy products from hospitals, and clinical sites, to the Red Cross or from the Red Cross, as needed.
• Distribute blood samples for testing to applicable internal or external laboratories.
• May contact other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems.
• Maintain accurate inventory of Cellular Therapy product supplies as well as contract manufacturing suppliers.
• Assist with the review and interpretation of final results.
• May assist with the preparation and review of the final reports, written or electronic.
• Maintain, edit, and review computer and manual records to ensure accurate record keeping.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records.
• Document and log accurately and concurrently laboratory activities and patient/donor testing.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance checks as directed.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair/vendor communication, and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance.
• Participate in working on special projects assigned to analyze and summarize testing data. Assist in training personnel.
• Assure that all laboratory activities performed follow the American Red Cross SOPs, and state and federal regulations – including CFRs, local standard operating procedures, and FACT standards.

• Bachelor's degree in a Biotech/Biological Science or Chemistry required. Medical Laboratory Technologist (ASCP) certification is preferred.
• 1 year of commercial/clinical laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Knowledge of applicable principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Basic…