IMCPL - Specialty Lab Tech - RSIV at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Health Sciences Core Research Facilities - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000801)
Work as part of the Health Sciences Immunologic Monitoring and Cellular Products Laboratory (IMCPL) team. Perform advanced laboratory testing and processing. Manufacture cellular therapy products for patient treatment Utilize cutting-edge techniques and advanced instrumentation. Author SOPs and qualify, validate processes and platforms for process development, process control, and product release.Perform specialized. Quality Control tests related to CGT product development and clinical studies. This includes testing for identity, purity, composition, integrity, safety, activity, stability, viability, and potency assays. Collect background information for testing/experiments/production; initiate paperwork, perform test set-up, work area, and equipment. Calculate and analyze assay/test results and quality control information. Investigate abnormal results in accordance with established protocols. Implement all quality controls to ensure assay and process validity; adhere to departmental safety standards in responsibly handling, processing, and testing specimens and materials. Follow cGMP (current good manufacturing practices) guidelines in the production of cellular products. Be self-driven, sincere, thorough, and have an eye for details
Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments. Analyzes and interprets data, compiles results, and prepares reports. Maintains inventory, ordering, and logs. Writes manuscripts and grant proposals and prepares data visualizations.
Essential Functions
Work as part of the Health Sciences Immunologic Monitoring and Cellular Products Laboratory (IMCPL) team. Perform advanced laboratory testing and processing. Manufacture cellular therapy products for patient treatment Utilize cutting-edge techniques and advanced instrumentation. Author SOPs and qualify, validate processes and platforms for process development, process control, and product release.Perform specialized. Quality Control tests related to CGT product development and clinical studies. This includes testing for identity, purity, composition, integrity, safety, activity, stability, viability, and potency assays. Collect background information for testing/experiments/production; initiate paperwork, perform test set-up, work area, and equipment. Calculate and analyze assay/test results and quality control information. Investigate abnormal results in accordance with established protocols. Implement all quality controls to ensure assay and process validity; adhere to departmental safety standards in responsibly handling, processing, and testing specimens and materials. Follow cGMP (current good manufacturing practices) guidelines in the production of cellular products. Be self-driven, sincere, thorough, and have an eye for details
Physical Effort
Bending, lifting to put away supplies. Walking between building. Sitting and standing for long periods at the bench. Reading small font.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician IV
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Laboratory
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., schedule as set with supervisor
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable