At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers and America's Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine's list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time's Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.
Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Position Highlights:

• Opportunity to join a NCI designated comprehensive cancer center in production of novel cellular therapy treatments for cancer patients


• Participation in cutting edge adoptive cellular therapy treatments which include the culture and activation of immune cells to return to patients


• Develop and perform assays on cellular products for safety and function


• Involvement in the rapidly growing multiple clinical trials within the cell therapy area.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in cell culture and aseptic technique.


• Working knowledge of Adoptive Cell Therapy


• Understanding of good documentation practices and requirements


• The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, engaged, and will work closely with members of the Cell Therapy Team.


• Exhibit interest and excitement in participating in the production of cellular products


• Proficiency in ELISA, qPCR, Flow cytometry, and automated cell counting methods.

Responsibilities:

• Working with minimal supervision, perform cellular product processing using multiple processing, cell culture, and separation techniques.


• Complete qualitative and quantitative assays on cell therapy products including flow cytometry, qPCR and ELISA.


• Comply with the facility's standard operating procedures and policies which incorporate the cGMP/cGTP, FACT, CAP and AABB regulatory standards applicable to cellular therapy product production and analysis.


• Identify problems that may adversely affect product or testing performance and follow the Cell Therapies Facility standard operating procedures and policies whenever product processing or analytic testing are not within the defined acceptable criteria and/or levels of performance.


• Handle fresh and frozen cellular products for shipment and infusion.


• Maintain aseptic technique and work within a clean room environment.


• Other duties as assigned.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or other Biological Science.


• One or more years of cell therapy or related experience.


• Demonstrated competency in diverse biological processes following good documentation practices.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve expected outcomes

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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