Facility Operations Lead Technologist, Apheresis - Day Shift

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Facility Operations Lead Technologist in the Apheresis/Cell Processing Laboratory department.  Here, you will perform operations within the Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy Program, we support both the adult and pediatric programs, and provide our patients the latest cellular therapy products for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases.  This department is the Apheresis/Cell Processing Laboratory. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Facility Operations Lead Technologist in the Advanced Cellular Therapeutics Facility (ACT Facility) functions as a hospital staff member, under the direction of a lab manager and director, is responsible for proper functioning of the physical space of the new cellular therapeutics facility, in accordance with FDA regulations and ISO 14644 (ISO 7/8) standards.

Essential Job Functions 

• Environmental monitoring functions (air quality, viable/non-viable particle counting, pressures, humidity, temp)
• Validation of all medical equipment for the intended purpose
• Tracking all medical equipment maintenance issues
• Inventory management for all supplies and reagents
• Overseeing third party service agreements
• Proper calibration of all medical equipment on a daily basis
• Assisting preparation of the master validation plan of the physical space and equipment for submission to the FDA
• Collecting and compiling data and preparing monthly reports of trending data from environmental monitoring for submission to the FDA when requested during unannounced site visits and during clinical trial protocol submission

Required Qualifications 

• BA or BS degree in life sciences 
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience related to Cellular Therapy
• Adaptability to multiple, changing demands is essential and requires exceptional organizational skills and ability to work under potential stressful scenarios
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal with multi-disciplinary team, patients, and outside collaborators
• Ability to act in a professional manner with individuals at all levels
• Ability to work independently and in team efforts
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment
• Considerable skill in maintaining records and files
• Possess good analytical capabilities
• Availability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge working under ISO 7 / ISO 8 environmental conditions

Position Details 

• Job Type/FTE:  Full Time  (1.00)
• Shift: Day Shift (8:30 am - 5:00 pm), Monday-Friday, some on-call for equipment needs within the lab
• Work Location:  Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Apheresis/Cell Processing Department
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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