Clinical Lab Scientist Sr. Specialist

Clinical Lab - Bone Marrow Processing

Full Time

85597BR

Job Summary

Responsible for the maintenance of the Quality Assurance Program in the Adult Cell Therapy Lab (ACTL) which includes review of ACTL staff documentation, document control, and review of quality control. Performs audits, risk assessments, investigations, adverse event workups, and assists with external and internal inspections. Assist with regulatory compliance, participate in quality improvement tasks and initiatives. Perform other tasks as required.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $72.23 - $90.01 (Annual Rate).

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Department Description

The UCSF Adult Cell Therapy Laboratory (ACTL) serves the needs of adult patients cared for by the UCSF Hematologic Blood and Cellular Therapies (HBC) Program, Cancer Immuno Therapy Program (CIP), and Heme Research Program. Additionally, the ACTL serves the needs of any other department using cell therapy products like the Cardiac Pulmonary department, HIV department, Solid Organ Transplant department, Neuro Onc department, etc.
The ACTL processes over 400 cellular therapy products to include Peripheral Blood Stem Cells, Bone Marrow cells, and Immune Effector Cells (IEC) collections each year for immediate use, and offers long-term cell storage in liquid nitrogen.
ACTL activities are performed within the current Good Tissue Practice (cGTP) guidelines of the state and federal government, and within professional society guidelines. The ACTL follows the regulations of FDA, CAP, CLIA and state of California. ACTL complies with the professional guidelines of FACT, NMDP, ICCBBA, and all commercial/research IEC companies.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated superior theoretical knowledge, technical judgment and skills and the ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Assumes responsibilities for keeping abreast of technical developments through current literature review
• As requested by a ACTL Supervisor, evaluates new procedures and makes recommendations
• Thorough knowledge in the fields of Cellular Therapy Processing and Storage and in Immunology
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work in all UCSF Medical Center locations as needed
• College graduate with a BA/BS in a related science
• Good Technical and Teaching Skills
• Ability to make sound decisions and good judgment
• Must have high level of awareness for unusual or abnormal results and good problem solving skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and relate to supervisors and co-workers
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must produce accurate, complete, legible records of work performed
• Recent experience in a clinical laboratory setting that handle blood products using aseptic technique, knowledge of cGMP and blood product component processing and isolation

Preferred Qualifications

• HPC cryopreservation using liquid nitrogen. Familiar with the reagents, materials, and procedures used in cryopreservation.
• Operation, maintenance and quality control of liquid nitrogen storage tanks. Familiar with the designing inventory system for patient's HPC product and aliquot samples using liquid nitrogen storage tank
• Operation and maintenance of Program Rate Freezer (PRF).
• Flow Cytometer analysis. This includes staining, acquisition and analysis of samples for CD34 and CD3. Familiar with maintenance and quality control of the flow cytometer machine.
• Experience in performing thawing of HPC products and the use of aseptic technique.
• Compliance issues in the BMT laboratory
  • Donor eligibility
  • Process Control
  • Document and Records
• Storage and Preservation

License/Certification

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (Medical Technology) - Generalist

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

008938 CLIN LAB SCI SPEC SR

Job Category

Allied Health, Clinical Labs

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday