Job Summary
Responsible to perform and assist in coordination of all operational aspects of the cord blood manufacturing process. Perform all laboratory activities, to include high complexity testing and training, according to approved standard operating procedures and industry regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Complete initial and annual training as required.
- Maintain continuing education requirements as expected.
- Perform required tasks in accordance with approved policy, process and procedures.
- Responsible for performing sample processing, cryopreservation, and quality control procedures upon completion of training.
- Operate complex laboratory equipment for the sample processing, cryopreservation, and quality control procedures, including flow cytometer, hematoanalyzer, and controlled rate freezer.
- Perform tissue culture and colony forming unit assays.
- Process cord blood and related process and procedures
- Assist in the preparation of daily activity reports related to operations as required.
- Recognize unacceptable results and unexpected events encountered in all phases of cord blood processing.
- Perform process and procedure validation as assigned.
- Perform general lab cleaning and instrument maintenance as assigned.
- Maintain a close working relationship with management.
- All other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk, push / pull, reach with hands and arms and the ability to climb stairs.Ability to lift at least10 poundsAbility to hear alarms on equipmentsAdditional Requirements
Ability to perform tasks repetitively while maintaining attention to detail.Ability to work in a clean room environment at least 75% of every 8 hour period workedAble to work weekends; holidays.Able to adapt quickly to an ever changing environment.Enthusiastic about working in a positive team atmosphere.Passionate about contributing to a work environment committed to quality.