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Summary

Supervisor Cell Therapy

Position Highlights:

The laboratory Supervisor will perform the duties of a technologist and oversee the daily operations of the cell processing laboratory. This oversight includes technical supervision of processes and testing procedures, management and supervision of other technical and support personnel, and interfacing with BMT Operations manager, quality assurance unit and director. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements pertaining to Cell Therapy production, for the safe preparation and/or storage of cell products intended for patient administration, and for completion and review of all processing documentation. Additional duties include working with the manager regarding budgetary and staffing requirements, identifying problems with the physical facility and equipment, and active participation in the training of new staff.

 

Responsibilities:

Supervises Staff

Supports staff that are performing technical procedures following standard operating procedures involving multiple methodologies. Manges multiple assignments at one time Ensures that all applicable safety standards are followed within the department. Serves as a technical resource to staff during working and non-working hours.

 

Supports team

Supports staff by being able to detect, troubleshoot and correct instrument, reagent and systems failures where appropriate. Work with the Quality Assurance Unit to ensure all QA activities are performed accurately by the team.

 

Training

Supervises and train staff in all technical standard operating procedures. Provides technical orientation and instruction of new personnel in procedures, techniques, instrumentation, safety and organization of work. Developing and implementing the training program, maintain up to date training and competency records, identifying improvement areas of training.

 

Develop and evaluate written Technical Procedures

Responsible for writing and revising technical standard operating procedures and policies. Review procedures written by other staff and ensure their completeness and accuracy.

 

Maintain Technical Competency

Maintain Technical Competency to cover bench assignments and serve as a resource. Maintain sufficient and current knowledge of technical procedures, polices and applicability of respective regulations and standards including but not limited to FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Tissue Practices regulations as well as standards set by other accreditation agencies including but not limited to FACT, CAP, CLIA and AABB.

 

Credentials and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree within the field of study as follows: Medical Technology or other biological science. Minimum three (3) years of experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) laboratory producing cell-based therapeutics is required. 20/20 near vision (corrected or uncorrected).

 

Preferred:

Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience is preferred. State of Florida Medical Technologist license in the area of serology and Hematology.