Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Cell Therapy

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I works in the Cell Therapy Lab at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The position processes, freezes, and stores hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPC), and participates in thawing and transplantation of these cells for cancer patients. It performs high-complexity testing on patient samples and HPC products and requires completing all paperwork with 100% accuracy.

The role performs quality control and preventive maintenance on Cell Therapy Lab equipment and follows lab rules and regulations to maintain compliance with FDA, FACT, and other accrediting agencies. The staff member also assists the supervisor with inspections, audits, and other duties as needed. Additional duties include cellular product processing and testing, aseptic work, documentation, and receiving, labeling, storing, and cryopreserving cellular products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or another science-related field.
• Eligible for ASCP certification and must obtain certification within one year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Process, freeze, and store hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPC).
• Participate in thawing and transplantation of cells for cancer patients.
• Perform high-complexity testing on patient samples and HPC products.
• Complete all paperwork with 100% accuracy.
• Perform quality control and preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Follow Cell Therapy Lab rules and regulations to maintain compliance with FDA, FACT, and other accrediting agencies.
• Assist the supervisor with inspections, audits, and other duties as necessary.
• Handle and process cellular products, such as hematopoietic stem cells or immune cells, according to approved procedures.
• Perform cell counts, viability testing, and other laboratory assays.
• Verify product identity, purity, viability, and compliance with established specifications.
• Use aseptic technique in controlled laboratory environments to minimize contamination.
• Maintain accurate records, follow standard operating procedures, and comply with applicable FDA, cGMP, and quality-system requirements.
• Assist with receiving, labeling, storage, and cryopreservation of cellular products.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level