Stem Cell Specialist | Stem Cell Lab | Variable | Full-time

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Achieve professional growth and fulfillment as a Stem Cell Specialist at UF Health Shands Hospital in beautiful Gainesville, Florida where Nature and Culture meet. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. We value the precision and expertise of our Stem Cell Specialists because their work makes an impact on life-saving treatments and transformative therapies. Our patients are at the heart of our mission, and our people are the strength behind it. Make UF Health your next career destination.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biological science or related area preferred or comparable experience.
Current Florida Medical Technologist license or ASCP Certification as a Technologist in at least one of the following: Hematology, Immunohematology, Serology.
Proficiency in using sterile technique required.
Analytical skill required.
Temporary or current license as a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Stem Cell Processing and cell culturing preferred, but experience in Blood Banking or HLA Typing acceptable.
Computer operational skills using personal computer, laboratory system or other hospital system preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the Clinical Bone Marrow Transplant Program through demonstration of a superior level of technical proficiency, critical thinking, and problem solving in such areas as processing and cryopreservation of hematopoietic progenitor stem cells, interpretation of red blood cell group antigens, complex antibody identifications and compatibility.
Assist in procurement of hematopoietic progenitor cells (bone marrow, apheresis)
Verify appropriate donor Human Leukocyte Antigen (LHA) results
Interacts with physicians regarding cell doses for transplants
Participate in quality assurance and accreditation initiatives
Collaborate with researchers developing new procedures
Provides technical support to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.