UNIV - Research Specialist I - Surgery: Center for Cellular Therapy

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$31,561.00 - $44,977.00 - $58,393.00 (min - mid - max)

Job Duties:

• 30% - Processing of human blood and tissue specimens in a classified cleanroom/controlled environment. The employee will be involved in handling viral vectors; aseptic processing and large-scale culture of PBMCs, unstimulated mononuclear derived cells, stimulated peripheral blood-derived mononuclear cells, CD34+ selected cells, T-cells and/or other specific cells collected during apheresis. The target cells will be processed, cultured, packaged and/or cryopreserved. 30%
• 30% - The employee will be involved in the Autologous Islet Cell Isolation process, in which Islet cells are isolated from a patient’s pancreas by enzymatic digestion and packaged for infusion.
• 30% - Immunological testing of Human Blood and Tissue Specimens.  This portion of the position will require performance of complex microbiological testing of blood specimens from clinical patients. This will include isolation of the buffy coat from whole blood using a density gradient separation and staining for Flow Cytometry.
•  5% - Other general Lab Duties will include routine cleaning of the controlled environment using specified chemicals some of which require the use of a full-face respirator, managing inventory of supplies, ordering of supplies, instrumentation disinfection and sterilization, data collection, training and development of protocols, etc.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Abilities:

Experience with Immunological testing preferred, including, but not limited to:, ELISA, MNC Isolation by density gradient, and Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Assay. Knowledge and Skill in Flow Cytometry and Hematology preferred. Previous experience with Dendritic Cells, T-cells, and/or Islet Isolations preferred. Knowledge of the principles and laboratory applications of Microbiology and Immunology and scientific procedures is preferred. Knowledge of aseptic technique is preferred. Candidate must be able to work independently or with limited supervision.

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Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and two years work experience in a clinical or research setting; a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science may be substituted for the two years of required experience.

Physical Requirements:

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb, using step stool. (Infrequent) Ability to work in temperature extremes (32° F to 100° F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions, stretch, bend, while moving items/materials from both sitting and standing positions. (Frequent) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function/distinction. (Continuous) Ability to lift materials up to 20 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry 4 liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry 25-30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift file boxes, from floor level to counter tops, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/ Ability to lift 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors from floor level to height of 40 inches, then down 20 inches into centrifuge drum, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes, from floor level to maximum height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level. (Frequent) Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops, 50 lbs. or greater, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors, normally. (Continuous) Ability to hear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand conversations. (Continuous) Ability to work in a darkroom for processing film, etc. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and annually. (Continuous) Additional New Requirements: Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

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