Job Description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist for the Cell Therapy Laboratory at University of Minnesota Medical Center in the area of our Standard of Care (MainLab) cell processing. The Lab is located on the University of MN St Paul Campus. This is a fulltime position. The hours include Monday through Friday (rotating weekends on-call); working 1:00PM-9:30PM. (8 hour shifts).

The UMMC Cell Therapy Laboratory is a cell engineering laboratory that provides hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and other hematopoietic and non-hematopoietic cell types derived from a variety of sources [bone marrow, peripheral blood, umbilical cord blood (UCB) and various tissues] for hematopoietic reconstitution and novel somatic cellular therapies. The laboratory processes over 1000 cellular products, including 700 autologous, allogeneic-related and allogeneic-unrelated peripheral blood, UCB, bone marrow, and tissue products annually in support of the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview.

Responsibilities

Technical Duties:

Performs cell and tissue processing procedures necessary to prepare products for transplantation. Processes include: plasma and red blood cell depletion, buffy coat cell preparation, cryopreservation, thawing and product preparation for infusion, and quality control testing.

Operate a variety of laboratory instrumentation including but not limited to: centrifuges, cell washers, cell analyzer, microscopes and liquid nitrogen controlled rate freezer.

Perform database and cell processing entry using MicroSoft Access and Excel, commercial software systems and hospital lab systems.

Perform analytical hematology, blood banking, and potency testing on cell products.

Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice.

Quality Control/Quality Assurance:

Responsible for quality control monitoring for processes and equipment.

Complies with all standard operation procedures and policies.

Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Takes appropriate action upon identifying abnormal, discrepant, or unexpected results. Directly communicates and documents abnormal and critical results.

Recognizes and communicates values and trends that exceed the QC decision levels. Takes action to resolve and consults with supervisor as needed.

Documents compliance with lab and facility policies and procedures.

Complies with regulations of governmental or voluntary regulatory agencies.

Collaborates with the customers to promote customer happiness.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes meeting qualifications as high complexity testing personnel as specified in CLIA '88.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution. • Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided. or
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry. • Transcript must be provided. or
• A transcript evaluation verifying equivalency to a U.S. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university. • Equivalency verification documentation must be provided. or
• Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course and a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry. • Transcript must be provided. or
• Master's degree from an accredited college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, cytology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field. • Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided.
• Applicant should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification. • ASCP, ASCPi, or AMT - MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or MT (Medical Technologist) within 1 Year or
• HEW Medical Technologist certification may be considered.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Relocation package, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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