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Department: Cancer Hemotology Clinic

Schedule: Full-Time | Mon. – Fri. | 8:00am - 5:00pm

Will Train the right Candidate!

Make a Difference at the Cellular Level

Are you ready to take your laboratory expertise to the next level and be part of life-saving, cutting-edge care? Novant Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist IV (Cell Lab Technologist) to join our Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program at Forsyth Medical Center. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cellular therapy while supporting patients through some of the most critical moments of their care journey.

What We're Searching for...

+ Experienced Medical Lab Scientist IV with a strong foundation in laboratory operations

+ Cellular therapy experience preferred, but we are excited to train the right candidate with strong lab skills and a passion for learning

+ Detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to patient safety and quality

+ Motivated to grow within a specialized and evolving area of laboratory medicine

In this highly specialized role, you’ll provide technical leadership while supporting life-saving cellular therapies in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead the transfer of collected cells to the Cell Processing Lab

+ Oversee receipt, storage, thawing, and distribution of cryopreserved cellular therapy products

+ Coordinate receipt and distribution of fresh cellular products for infusion

+ Monitor cryofreezers and specialized cellular therapy equipment

+ Support regulatory management, documentation, and compliance

+ Serve as a lead resource and mentor for laboratory staff

+ Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary transplant and clinical teams

Why Join Us?

At Novant Health, our culture is built on remarkable care, teamwork, and belonging. We are dedicated to supporting our team members with:

+ Opportunities to work in innovative and highly specialized clinical programs

+ A collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your voice is heard

+ Ongoing professional development and career growth

+ A mission-driven organization focused on improving the health of our communities

What You'll Do

In this highly specialized role, you’ll be an essential part of the cellular therapy process, ensuring precision, safety, and regulatory excellence. Responsibilities include:

+ Facilitating the transfer of collected cells to the Cell Processing Lab

+ Receiving, thawing, and distributing cryopreserved cellular therapy products

+ Receiving and coordinating fresh cells for infusion

+ Monitoring cryofreezers and specialized equipment used in the receipt, storage, and thawing of cellular therapy products

+ Supporting regulatory management and compliance within the program

+ Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary transplant and cellular therapy team

What We're Looking For

Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science or equivalent. Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology or MT program Preferred. If graduated before 1987, two-year certification is recognized as MT.

Experience: Medical Laboratory Scientist: Four years of relevant Laboratory experience, preferred. Minimum three years of experience as laboratory scientist including two years with moderate complexity testing, OR Minimum two years of experience with oversight of point of care testing, required.

Licensure/Certification: Scientist Cert from ASCP or AMT (BB, C, H, MT/MLS, M, MB), required.

Additional Skills/Requirements (required):

Clinical Laboratory:

+ All individuals who are newly certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004, must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). All individuals who are newly certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006, must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).

+ Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests and communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.

+ Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation.

+ Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests.

+ Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.

+ Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.

+ Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.

+ Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field.

+ Ability to follow written protocols.

+ Ability to work independently.

+ Ability to communicate clearly.

+ Point of Care:

+ Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe. Possesses knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

+ Additional Skills/Requirements (preferred: Specialist certifications from accreditation agencies.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

135347