Clinical Laboratory Scientist–Stem Cell Transplant Job in Charlottesville 22901, Virginia Us
Clinical Laboratory Scientist–Stem Cell Transplant
University of Virginia Medical Center
The Cytotherapy Laboratory at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. This position will perform stem cell processing applications in support of the newly established and growing Stem Cell Transplant Program. The Stem Cell Transplant Program performs autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants.
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Responsibilities:
- Hematopoietic progenitor cell processing for autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplant
- Processing applications, including red blood cell and volume reduction, enrichment and depletion techniques, dose allocation and cryopreservation, and thawing and infusion
- Product assessment applications, including cell enumeration, characterization by flow cytometry and colony forming unit assays
- Adherence to and compliance with FDA regulations (cGTP and cGMP), FACT and CAP accreditation standards for quality initiatives
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science (ASCP) or
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or related science and minimum 1 year clinical stem cell processing or cellular therapy laboratory experience required
Preferred Experience:
- Stem cell processing applications for clinical transplant
- Two years of clinical laboratory experience
- Flow cytometry applications for stem cell graft characterization
The University of Virginia Health System invites you to learn more about career opportunities at our Magnet-designated academic medical center, located in the charming, active city of Charlottesville in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Charlottesville has been consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. based on its beautiful environment, low unemployment rate, and wealth of amenities and entertainment options.
Along with our commitment to academic research and our advanced technology, it is the attributes of our people that make UVA one of the top-rated medical centers in the country. If you want more, UVA wants you.
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