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celebration stem cell centre

Laboratory Director / Manager

celebration stem cell centre, Gilbert, Arizona, United States, 85233

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Degree Qualifications: One of the following M.D

Ph.D. in the life sciences

M.D., Ph.D.

Job Description The laboratory director will oversee all technical aspects of the laboratory which include all technical steps in the processing and cryopreservation of cell therapy products from various tissue sources.

Oversees all the day‑to‑day operations involved with the collection, processing , cryopreservation, storage and release of high quality cellular therapy products including umbilical cord blood, adipose tissue, adipose tissue stem cells, dental pulp stem cells and other cell therapy products and must ensure that these activities are compliant with the FDA, AABB, NMDP, HIPAA and other regulatory bodies.

Develop new processes and procedures when necessary.

Must have excellent critical thinking skills to be able to troubleshoot any issue with the processes and instrumentation.

Reports to : CEO

Medical Director

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for all technical operations of the Laboratory

Must be accessible 7 days a week either on‑site or by phone to address any laboratory issues

Has knowledge of cGTP and cGMP manufacturing

Is very knowledgeable with respect to cellular therapy and regenerative medicine

Processes samples as needed

Maintain current knowledge of the science surrounding these products, cellular therapy, and the regulatory environment.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies including but not limited to FDA, AABB and the NMDP.

Must ensure that the cellular therapy lab activities do not have the potential to adversely affect the safety, potency or purity of the product ensures donor and recipient safety and lab staff safety.

Trains all new technical staff

Selects and validates any new equipment for the Laboratory

Continuing education in all areas related to the cellular therapy products generated in the facility.

Ensures the facility is as technologically advanced as financially possible

Reviews and approves and signs off on all technical processes and procedures in the laboratory.

Reviews and approves and signs off on all Quality Control activities in the Laboratory.

Document the review of all cell therapy products, equipment, consumables and testing.

Approves all purchasing for the laboratory

Orders all laboratory supplies and ensures that there is at least a month worth of lab supplies on-hand

Determines donor eligibility

Determines if the cellular therapy products meet acceptance criteria

Releases cellular therapy products from quarantine

Works closely with the Quality Department to ensure regulatory compliance

Investigates all adverse events, errors and complaints and documents this investigation and determine the root cause.

Periodically audits the staff during process to ensure compliance with SOPs.

Designs validation experiments as necessary to validate new processes or procedures or changes to current processes and procedures.

Analyzes proficiency testing data

Reviews all SOPs and quality documents on an annual basis

Approves any changes to the technical SOPs

Communicates regularly with the Medical Director, notifying him of any problems or concerns

Reviews contracts for new laboratory services

Responsible for ensuring that all preventative maintenance is performed on all the equipment at the scheduled times

Manage the technical staff.

Provides technical guidance to the facility with respect to any technical questions or new services

Must be articulate and be able to communicate both orally and in written documents

Must be able to understand complex documentation.

Must have training relevant to cell therapy, stem cells, cell culture, flow cytometry and cryogenics

Provides scientific consulting services to CSCC customers, clients and patients

Responds to any facility alarms 24 hours a day

Other duties as assigned

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