LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

Montefiore Health System • New York, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Stem Cell (Hematopoietic) laboratory including the cryopreservation and preparation of bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells for patient treatments. Under the oversight of the laboratory manager, the supervisor is responsible for writing and implementing laboratory policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with federal, NYSDOH, CAP, other regulatory accreditation agencies and Montefiore and departmental policies and procedures; interacting with other departments, Pathology leadership and staff physicians; ensuring staff and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the daily operations of the Stem Cell lab such as cryopreservation, freezing and thawing of products, record review, etc.
Process cellular therapy according to SOP and good manufacturing practices in compliance with federal, state, and any other voluntary accreditation agency.
Issue cellular therapies for reinfusion to the appropriate patient according to SOP and good manufacturing practices in compliance with federal, state, and any other voluntary accreditation agency.
Monitor and ensure compliance with rules and regulations established by internal and external regulatory agencies (NYS, OSHA, CAP, etc.).
Assist manager with continuous internal assessments of the Stem Cell Laboratory through auditing. Offer long term solutions to issues found.
Develop and maintain a Stem Cell Laboratory Standard of Procedure Manuals (in cooperation with the Director and Manager). Monitor effectiveness of SOP.
Educate, train and routinely inservice Stem Cell and Blood Bank associates in the following (but not limited to): stem cell issue processing, cryopreservation and reinfusion of bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells and immune effector cells, quality issues and good manufacturing practices; monitoring of freezers alarm system.
Assure adequacy of quality control procedures.
Assist manager with a Stem Cell Laboratory disaster control plan.
Responsible for maintenance and delegate repair of all equipment when applicable.
Develop, implement and reinforce Inventory Control.
Ensure record keeping is in compliance to regulatory agencies.
Help develop and maintain an adequate budget.
Keep current with new technology. Implement when applicable.
Assist manager with review of effectiveness of all corrective action plans.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required, Master’s degree preferred
3 + years of work experience
New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license is required.
Knowledge of stem cell processes and processing procedures.
Preferred experience with Miltenyi CliniMacs instrument for cell selection.
General computer knowledge and software such as but not limited to Microsoft Office, LIS, ordering software, etc.
Ability to operate general office equipment such as but not limited to computers, printers, fax machines, scanners, label printers, etc.

Position is located in the Stem Cell Lab at the Moses campus. The hours of the position are 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday.

Department: Pathology
Bargaining Unit: Non Union
Campus: MOSES
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time
Address: 111 East 210th Street, Bronx
Shift: Day
Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM
Req ID: 222150
Salary Range/Pay Rate: $101,250.00 - $135,000.00

Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.

Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Mission:
To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

Vision:
To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives.

Values:
Define our philosophy of care, they shape our actions and motivate and inspire us to pursue excellence and achieve the goals we have set forth for the future.

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