Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Fairview is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Cell Therapy Laboratory team located on the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus. This role will primarily focus on supporting translational activities within the Cell Therapy Laboratory, contributing to the advancement of innovative cell-based therapies from research to clinical application.

Full time position. The hours include Monday through Friday (rotating weekends as needed); working 8:00am to 4:30pm.

The 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.

Accreditations: The Clinical Cell Therapy Laboratory is Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved and accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), College of American Pathologists (CAP), and AABB.

Technical Duties:

• Performs cell and tissue processing procedures necessary to prepare products for transplantation, adoptive immunotherapies and other somatic cell/tissue therapies. Processes include: positive and negative cell selection, mononuclear cell separation, cryopreservation, cell culture, vaccine preparation, cell activation and expansion, tissue engineering, cell transduction/modification and quality control testing.
• Ability to operate a variety of laboratory instrumentation including but not limited to: centrifuges, cell washers, various cell bioreactors, chemistry analyzers, mononuclear cell separator, cell selection devices, cell analyzer, microscopes, flow cytometer and liquid nitrogen controlled rate freezer.
• Perform database and cell processing entry using Access, Excel, commercial software systems and hospital lab systems.
• Perform analytical hematology, blood banking, flow cytometry, chemistry testing on cell products.
• Performing and prepare all documentation (SOPs, forms, etc…) for practice production runs, validation and clinical production
• Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice
• Completes specified maintenance on instruments.

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 satisfaction.

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.

Preferred:

• At least 1 year experience working as a MLS.

Personnel Attributes:

• Team player
• Flexible in work hours
• Able to work independently
• Acts as a resource for problem solving, corrective action and troubleshooting for lab procedures and unexpected events in lab operations
• Exercises critical thinking to maintain and improve department productivity and efficiencies

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