Cell Therapy Lab Scientist- Cellular Therapy Laboratory

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Cell Therapy Lab Scientist performs cellular product processing using a range of separation and processing techniques, and conducts qualitative and quantitative testing on cell therapy products. The role requires maintaining strict aseptic technique when handling cellular materials and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of each process step in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and institutional policies.

The scientist is responsible for complying with regulations and standards governing the manufacturing, handling, and testing of cell therapy products, including cGMP, cGTP, FACT, CAP, and AABB. The position also requires understanding how cellular product processing affects patient therapy and care, identifying and reporting deviations, and performing duties in accordance with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, Immunology, or Molecular Biology.
• Experience in a clinical or research laboratory, particularly in cellular therapy, hematology, immunology, or a related field.
• Complies with the Cell Therapies Facility’s SOPs and policies for processing, analytical testing, reporting, and documentation of cellular product manufacturing for clinical or research purposes.
• Ability to follow and interpret SOPs, quality control (QC), and quality assurance (QA) metrics.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
• Ability to recognize issues that could negatively affect product quality, test accuracy, or result reporting, and to take corrective action according to standard procedures or immediately notify supervisory personnel.

Responsibilities

• Performs cellular product processing using established methods, including Ficoll separation and cryopreservation, while adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
• Labels, stores, and manages cellular products according to institutional procedures and regulatory standards to ensure proper tracking, identification, and storage conditions.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of processing, testing, labeling, storage, and deviation events in compliance with quality assurance protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Performs work with precision and consistency within established timeframes to support timely delivery of safe therapeutic products.
• Develops and demonstrates an understanding of the clinical applications of cellular products and how processing outcomes affect patient therapy and care.
• Monitors for process deviations or unexpected outcomes, promptly reports issues to supervisory personnel, and follows escalation procedures as needed.
• Learns and applies regulatory compliance standards for cell therapy product manufacturing and testing, including cGMP, cGTP, FACT, AABB, and CAP.
• Models Tampa General Hospital’s values, maintains professionalism in appearance, communication, and behavior, and supports departmental and organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time