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Job Description Summary:

The Research Laboratory Specialist is responsible for performing and documenting all tasks and duties associated with the handling, processing, storage, freezing and cryopreservation of blood and cellular products. The Research Laboratory Specialist demonstrates an ability to independently conduct a variety of routine and non-routine clinical laboratory analyses, operate laboratory equipment, accurately interprets, records and verify test results. Takes on a level of responsibility which includes instrument maintenance, inventory control, quality control, and troubleshooting and resolving problems.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Experience in handling of blood and cellular products, including plasma, serum and hematopoietic stem cells.

Able to works with cells and perform basic cell culture techniques.

Perform biochemical assays and isolate nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).

Maintain complete, accurate, legible, neat, organized, up-to-date records/logs/files.

Assures the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures. Performs routine and advanced equipment maintenance.

Contribute to the upkeep and safety of the laboratory and assures a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area.

Perform processing of Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell products using aseptic technique and perform technical duties in all laboratory sections, with minimal supervision.

Process more than minimally manipulated clinical human therapeutic cellular products by various methods using manual and/or automated aseptic technique in a Lab according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and applicable guidelines.

Perform all aspects of flow cytometry including testing and analysis, calibration and maintenance, setting up samples, fine-tuning gating techniques and preparing reagents.

Achieve and maintain competency in routine and complex processing procedures, including: aseptic technique, flow cytometry and data analysis, cryopreservation/thawing, centrifugation and washing, labeling, storage and transportation.

Previous experience in working with liquid nitrogen (LN2) is desirable.

Processing, freezing and storage of the apheresis and BM product in the cryobags.

Review and evaluate test results for acceptability including automated and manual cell counts, viability results, flow cytometry histograms, sterility testing results.

Thaw the products for the infusion of cellular products.

Maintain adequate inventories of reagents and supplies.

Manage the laboratory's physical environment following OSHA, FACT, AABB, regulations and guidelines.

Follows instructions, training, and feedback on routine laboratory procedures, as assigned.

Responsible for following lab procedures on specimen processing and handling, testing, analyzing, reporting and maintaining complete and accurate records of all testing performed on-site.

Assist with inventory management.

Accurately enter and maintain records of procedures and enter data, both manually and on electronic data capture systems.

Appropriately communicate outcomes, including escalating problems to the lab supervisor and the laboratory director.

Collect and analyze data from experiments, documenting findings and presenting them to the research team.

Collaborate with other members of the research team to ensure research projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.

Assist with maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring it is properly calibrated and functioning correctly.

Follow all laboratory safety protocols and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Experience in handling blood and cellular products. Experience in clinical trial protocols. Perform delegated research and administrative procedures to assist in conducting clinical studies under the direction of the Investigator. Manage general lab organization, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventories, and adhering to safety regulations. Document receipt, storage, and maintain inventory of investigational product and other study supplies. Conduct studies as per protocol, GLP, and SOPs. Perform regular self and peer quality control (QC) checks and other QC tasks as deemed necessary.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Bone Marrow Transplant Cell Processing

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment