H. Lee Moffitt Cancer and Research Institute is a modern facility in Tampa, Florida.  We strive to be the leader in understanding in the complexity of cancer through team science and applying those insights for human benefits.  Be part of the cure by joining Moffitt's team of over 800 research faculty scientists, career staff scientists, postdocs, graduate students, and support staff dedicated to cancer research.

Position Highlights:

• Opportunity to join a NCI designated comprehensive cancer center in production of blood and marrow transplant and novel cellular therapy treatments for cancer patients
• Participation in cutting edge-immunotherapy clinical trials designed to activate immune system cells for the treatment of cancer
• Develop and perform assays on cellular products for safety and function
• Involvement in the rapidly growing multiple clinical trials within the cell therapy area.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in blood and marrow transplantation, cellular therapy, or a related field
• Proficient in blood and marrow transplant product processing and assays, aseptic technique, cell separation techniques
• Working knowledge of blood and marrow transplantation, adoptive cell therapy and immunotherapy
• Understanding of good documentation, laboratory and manufacturing practices and requirements
• The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, engaged, and will work closely with members of the entire Cell Therapy Team.
• Exhibit interest and excitement in participating in the production of cellular products
• Working knowledge of quality control assays including PCR, multi-color flow cytometry and cell counting techniques.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and with a team to achieve expected outcomes
• Willingness to work flexible hours, ability to take on-call, and work weekends

 Responsibilities:

• Working independently, with minimal supervision to perform a wide range of standard blood and marrow transplant product processing/assays, and a working knowledge of highly technical and complex research laboratory tests and procedures, including but not limited to: qualitative and quantitative assays on cell therapy products including PCR, ELISA/ELLA, flow cytometry and cell counting techniques, cell separation and cell culturing
• Can organize, and devise procedures and new techniques by applying knowledge of advanced techniques and equipment and can analyze and interpret the results of the studies and aid in preparation of written materials (SOPs, BPRs, and data presentation).
• Recommend new equipment, techniques, and supplies needed for specialized procedures by reviewing literature for related developments and techniques.
• Provides input into the development of departmental/client-based goals and objectives that comply with the facility's standard operating procedures and policies which incorporate FDA, FACT, and CAP regulatory standards applicable to blood and marrow transplantation, and cellular therapy product production, analysis, and administration.
• Train’s blood and marrow processing staff in general and specialized procedures
• Identify problems that may adversely affect product or testing performance and follow the Cell Therapy Facility standard operating procedures and policies whenever product processing or analytic testing are not within the defined acceptable criteria and/or levels of performance.
• Serve in a leadership role in the department
• Maintain aseptic technique and work within a clean room environment (cGMP).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work schedule and/or shift adaptability is required. Periodic weekend work is also required based on patient/product demand

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or other Biological Science.
• State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Medical Technologist license in specialties of chemistry, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology.
• Knowledge of theory, testing principles and instrumentation related routine clinical laboratory procedures in the area of hematology, blood banking, and clinical chemistry.
• Minium of three years of laboratory supervisory experience preferred, however 3-5 years of experience in a similar setting will be considered in lieu of direct supervisory experience.