Overview: Responsibilities:

• Assign tasks to CTL Technologists, and adjust as needed, to ensure that all required lab functions are being performed.
• Monitor staff to ensure they are adhering to regulatory and operational procedures.
• Address and resolve technical or procedural problems and advise technologists on the proper course of action.
• Perform technologist and coordinator duties, as needed.
• Orient, train, and mentor laboratory personnel.
• Evaluate laboratory personnel for continued competency.
• Conduct staff performance reviews. Implement, monitor, and manage performance improvement plans as required.
• Assist in recruiting and hiring of laboratory personnel.
• Perform chart review and facilitate chart discussions between lab staff and the Quality Assurance (QA) Department.
• Enter and review variances and execute corrective and preventative actions in collaboration with the QA Department.
• Write new, and revise existing, standard operating procedures.
• Assist in the development of new lab processes and the selection of new laboratory equipment and materials.
• Lead validations and qualifications for equipment, materials and processes.
• Take ownership for the coordination and execution of projects that support Continuous Process Improvement (CPI).
• Interact and communicate effectively with the Medical Director and Scientific Director to assist in non-standard processes.
• Represent the CTL at departmental and organizational meetings.
• Serve as Supervisor On-call, on a rotating basis, for issues that arise after-hours and on weekends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science or other bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in the field of cellular therapeutics
• Three years experience in cell processing, or five years experience in a clinical lab, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Mature judgment with strong decision making skills.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to take initiative and multi-task.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to alternate between being a leader and a team player.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate and be accountable.
• Comfortable working and leading in a changing environment.
• Ability to identify and communicate priorities.
• Ability to navigate through, but not avoid, conflict.
• Ability to deal with complex problems and propose creative solutions.
• Desire to continually learn and to teach those around you.
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role

• Master’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science or other bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in the field of cellular therapeutics
• Valid Washington State driver's license strongly preferred. Certification in medical terminology.
• A minimum of two years’ supervisory experience in a complex laboratory setting preferred.
• Experience with laboratory information systems, specifically Lab Ware.
• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Biotechnology or other industry scientific laboratory experience.
• Hematology, oncology and/or immunology knowledge.
• Knowledge of FDA, FACT and CAP regulations.

Our Commitment to Diversity: We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.