Cell Therapy Specialist I at Spectraforce Technologies

Job Title: Cell Therapy Specialist ILocation: Frederick, MD, 21704Duration: 4 Months IMPORTANT: For the first 6-8 weeks of the assignment, all contractors are required to work Mon-Fri (0730-1600) to complete New Hire Orientation and Manufacturing On-boarding Technical Training. After the training is successfully completed, the contractor is deployed onto the shift as needed by the dept leadership.Role is full time 4/10 role but the roles and shifts can change with the needs of the dept. Shift times will be directed by the manager or dept leads.6:00 am to 4:30 pm (Day Shift), Sun-Wed and Wed-Sat3:00 pm to 1:30 am (Swing Shift), Sun-Wed and Wed-Sat Job DescriptionEveryone at this facility is grounded by one common goal - curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. Would you like to join us in this mission?We are seeking a highly motivated, Cell Therapy Technician 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 Technician 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 managementCompletes required training assignments to maintain necessary technical skills and knowledge and to ensure compliance with cGMP requirementsRoutinely 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 controlsAbility to wear a respirator during use of certain cleaning chemicalsAuthors and/or revises SOPs that are technically sound, provides clear instructions to align with cGMP requirements, and supports efficient operationsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences FieldAssociates Degree in Life Sciences Field with 1+ years of biotech experience orHigh School Diploma with 2+ years of cGMP experience