Education:
o Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biological Science, Biomedical Science, or a related field that meets California requirements for Clinical Laboratory Scientist licensure required.
Preferred:
o Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Stem Cell Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field preferred.
Experience:
o Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in cellular therapy, cell processing, clinical laboratory operations, GMP manufacturing, or a closely related regulated laboratory environment required.
o Experience working within regulated quality systems, including SOPs, deviations, CAPAs, validation, and regulatory or accreditation requirements required.
Preferred:
o Experience managing or providing technical leadership within a cellular therapy processing laboratory or GMP manufacturing facility, including participation in FACT, FDA, CAP, CLIA, or other regulatory or accreditation inspections preferred.
o Experience supporting commercial or investigational cellular therapy products, clinical trials, technology transfer, or advanced cellular therapy programs preferred.
o Experience with hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells, autologous or allogeneic cellular therapies, GMP-grade cell lines, vectors, MSCs, hESCs, iPSCs, or other advanced cellular products preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
o State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License required