Cell Therapy Lab Scientist- Cellular Therapy Laboratory

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

17h

About The Position

The Cell Therapy Lab Scientist performs cellular product processing using various separation and processing techniques, including Ficoll separation and cryopreservation. The role conducts qualitative and quantitative testing of cell therapy products while maintaining strict aseptic technique when handling cellular materials. The scientist ensures accurate and timely documentation of processing, testing, labeling, storage, and deviations in accordance with standard operating procedures, institutional policies, and quality assurance protocols. The position requires compliance with applicable regulations and standards governing the manufacturing, handling, and testing of cell therapy products, including cGMP, cGTP, FACT, CAP, and AABB. The scientist supports the timely delivery of safe therapeutic products, develops an understanding of how processing outcomes affect patient therapy and care, and promptly identifies and reports process deviations or unexpected outcomes. The role also includes carrying out duties in alignment 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.
Ability to follow and interpret standard operating procedures, quality control metrics, and quality assurance metrics.
Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
Ability to recognize issues affecting product quality, test accuracy, or result reporting and take appropriate corrective action or notify supervisory personnel.

Responsibilities

Process cellular products using established methods such as Ficoll separation and cryopreservation while following aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
Label, store, and manage cellular products according to institutional procedures and regulatory standards to ensure proper tracking, identification, and storage conditions.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of processing, testing, labeling, storage, and deviation events in accordance with quality assurance protocols and regulatory requirements.
Perform responsibilities precisely, consistently, and within established timeframes to support timely delivery of safe therapeutic products.
Develop and demonstrate understanding of cellular products’ clinical applications and how processing outcomes affect patient therapy and care.
Monitor for process deviations or unexpected outcomes, identify and report issues promptly to supervisory personnel, and follow escalation procedures as needed.
Learn and apply regulatory compliance standards applicable to cell therapy product manufacturing and testing, including cGMP, cGTP, FACT, AABB, and CAP.
Model Tampa General Hospital’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Excellence, and Courage; maintain professionalism and support departmental and organizational goals.
Comply with Cell Therapies Facility SOPs and policies for processing, analytical testing, reporting, and documentation of cellular product manufacturing for clinical or research purposes.
Recognize issues that could negatively affect product quality, test accuracy, or result reporting, take corrective action according to standard procedures, or promptly notify supervisory personnel.