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Organization:
Bone Marrow Processing Lab
Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY
Independently performs complex, highly specialized, and time-sensitive cell manipulation procedures on irreplaceable Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P's). The technologist is responsible for aseptic handling of HCT/P's during all phases of processing; performance of accurate and error-free calculations; maintenance of accurate and detailed documentation; adherence to specialized cleaning and gowning requirements; and for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards, such as cGMP, cGTP, CAP, and FACT. Has the authority, responsibility and accountability for the accurate performance of laboratory test methodologies validations and competencies.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs all routine and some more complex procedures and testing in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform all quality control (QC) as applicable.
• Documents all quality control (QC) procedures performed and document corrective action when QC is out of range.
• Performs routine maintenance on sophisticated instrumentation.
• Maintains complete and accurate records, i.e., procedure and instrument worksheets and maintenance sheets.
• Works with the section head/supervisor to processes proficiency testing materials.
• Calibrates and standardizes sophisticated instrumentation according to sectional guidelines.
• Checks and standardizes reagents.
• Maintains and adequate level of supplies.
• Performs all system functions necessary to achieve the timely reporting of results.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Mentoring & Coaching (Novice): Constructively trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback. Has provided constructive suggestions to improve a situation. Knows how to remove roadblocks to success and avoids judgments at all times. Makes a concerted effort to pass on experiences and job information that can be learned easily.
• Diagnostic Testing (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency of diagnostic testing in practical applications. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results.
• Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient.
• Quality Assurance (Novice): Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service.
• Data Analysis (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate data analysis in practical data analysis applications of moderate difficulty. Navigates within established technology environments to locate, validate, extract, and format data for data…