Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

The Scientist performs complex, highly specialized, time-sensitive cell manipulation on irreplaceable Human Cells, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-based Product (HCT/Ps) for cellular therapy products to be utilized for fresh infusion, cryopreservation and both bedside and laboratory thaws. Performs, interrupts and reports on Hematology, Flow Cytometry and culture results. Evaluates and qualifies cord blood units from collecting hospital partners. Consistently utilizes influence and strives to enhance customer service to our BMT programs and to expectant mothers who inquire about cord blood collection while balancing organization needs.

Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

• Follows, understands and adheres to all appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complies with cGTP and cGMP regulatory requirements. May assist in evaluating and writing SOPs.
• Processes and cryopreserves autologous and allogeneic cellular therapy products: Peripheral Blood Stem
• Cells (PBSC), Donor Lymphocytes (DLI), using aseptic techniques.
• Performs applicable flow cytometric assays (high complexity), CBC’s (moderate complexity), viabilities (high complexity), Colony Forming Units (CFU) assay (High complexity testing) and BacT-ALERT (moderate complexity testing) using appropriate level of complexity of mathematical and laboratory skills resulting in error-free calculations and products. Recognizes deviations from expected testing results and takes appropriate action.
• Transports irreplaceable products directly from patient/hospital to lab for processing and the specialized cellular therapy products to patient for infusion.
• Performs bedside thaws of cellular therapy products, providing direction to nurses and answering nurse and patient questions as needed.
• Regularly communicates and partners with internal and partner physicians, management and nursing staff regarding needed testing and testing results.
• Evaluates incoming cord blood donors and cord blood products, qualifying units and documentation for acceptance.
• Responsible for drafting cellular therapy reports, providing technical and succinct explanation of results.
• Operates laboratory equipment correctly and performs quality control testing of equipment and reagents (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance maintenance).
• Drafts and performs equipment and process validations.
• Performs training of new staff and new procedures
• Additional duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology (MLS/CLS/MT) or science related degree (biology, chemistry, molecular biology, immunology, or related field) required
• Must be able to meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing required

Experience

• 1-3 years related experience and/or training; required
• equivalent combination of education and experience. required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in the operation of laboratory equipment, instrument, computer and materials. required
• Effective time managing and organizational skills to perform multiple laboratory tests simultaneously. required
• Maintain accurate, timely records of patient/donor information and laboratory results required
• Strong detail orientation and analytical ability to evaluate and ensure accuracy of data related to laboratory results and patient/donor information. required
• This person must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision; multi-task; work with confidential information; and work under high stress or pressure situations and with tight deadlines. required
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of algebra. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. required
• Weekend on-call rotation once competent in processing auto/allo PBSC. Evening and weekend work may be required. Evening and weekend work may vary based on the individual staffing needs of the department. required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals. required
• Ability to apply judgment to detailed but very structured written or oral instructions and to deal with problems involving concrete variable in standardized work procedures. required
• Able to organize work to provide productive workflow needed in component preparation. required

Tools and Technology

• Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet) required
• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• General laboratory equipment including pipettes, microscopes and incubators/waterbaths. required