Manager, Cell Processing

Community Health System•Clovis, CA

1d•$73 - $93

About The Position

The Manager is responsible for facility operations, personnel, quality systems, equipment, documentation, and regulatory readiness in accordance with applicable FACT, FDA, cGMP, cGTP, CLIA, CAP, and organizational requirements. Working collaboratively with clinical, research, quality, regulatory, and industry partners, the Manager ensures high-quality cellular therapy operations while advancing program capabilities, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biological Science, Biomedical Science, or a related field that meets California requirements for Clinical Laboratory Scientist licensure.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in cellular therapy, cell processing, clinical laboratory operations, GMP manufacturing, or a closely related regulated laboratory environment.
Experience working within regulated quality systems, including SOPs, deviations, CAPAs, validation, and regulatory or accreditation requirements.
State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Stem Cell Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
Experience managing or providing technical leadership within a cellular therapy processing laboratory or GMP manufacturing facility, including participation in FACT, FDA, CAP, CLIA, or other regulatory or accreditation inspections.
Experience supporting commercial or investigational cellular therapy products, clinical trials, technology transfer, or advanced cellular therapy programs.
Experience with hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells, autologous or allogeneic cellular therapies, GMP-grade cell lines, vectors, MSCs, hESCs, iPSCs, or other advanced cellular products.

Responsibilities

Oversee facility operations, personnel, quality systems, equipment, documentation, and regulatory readiness.
Ensure operations comply with applicable FACT, FDA, cGMP, cGTP, CLIA, CAP, and organizational requirements.
Collaborate with clinical, research, quality, regulatory, and industry partners.
Ensure high-quality cellular therapy operations and advance program capabilities, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.