What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cell Processing Specialist position at SPECTRAFORCE?
Title: Cell Therapy Specialist I
Location: Frederick, MD
Duration: 12 months
Schedule: 6:00 am to 4:30 pm (Day Shift), Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat, and Thurs-Sun
3:00 pm to 1:30 am (Swing Shift), Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat, and Thurs-Sun
5:00 pm to 3:30 am (Swing Shift), Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat, and Thurs-Sun
Pay Range: $30/hr - $32/hr
Job Description
For the first 8-10 weeks of the assignment, all contractors are required to work Mon-Fri (0730-1600) to complete New Hire Orientation and Manufacturing Onboarding Technical Training.
After the training is successfully completed, the contractor is deployed onto the shift as needed by the department leadership. During the Technical Training period, employees will observe the Client Holiday Schedule.
Once deployed to shift, employees will be considered "essential" and will work their respective shifts during company holidays/shutdowns.
We are seeking a highly motivated, Cell Therapy Specialist to join our newly formed Cell Therapy Manufacturing team at our brand new, state of the art, commercial Cell Therapy facility in Frederick, Maryland.
The Cell Therapy Specialist will perform and/or verify all tasks associated with the manufacture of commercial product following batch records and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure safe and compliant operations as well as works as part of a team to execute GMP runs in close collaboration with Materials Management, Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following basic criteria:
Successfully troubleshoots processing and equipment issues while communicating said issues to management
Completes required training assignments to maintain necessary technical skills and knowledge and to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements
Authors and/or revises SOPs that are technically sound, provides clear instructions to align with cGMP requirements, and supports efficient operations
Routinely monitors, cleans, prepares and operates sophisticated automated cell processing, cell expansion and filling equipment in Grade B/C clean rooms.
All required PPE and gowning for classified GMP manufacturing areas are provided by the company.
Finds opportunities for improvement in manufacturing efficiencies and compliance while assisting with investigations/deviations and change controls
Ability to wear a respirator during use of certain cleaning chemicals
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences Field
Associates Degree in Life Sciences Field with 1 years of biotech experience or
High School Diploma with 2 years of cGMP experience
Salary : $30 - $32