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UF Health · 3 weeks ago

Stem Cell Specialist | Stem Cell Lab | Days | Full-time

Gainesville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

UF Health is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to excellent patient care. The Stem Cell Specialist supports the Clinical Bone Marrow Transplant Program by demonstrating technical proficiency in processing and cryopreservation of stem cells, collaborating with physicians, and participating in quality assurance initiatives.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Supports the Clinical Bone Marrow Transplant Program through demonstration of a superior level of technical proficiency, critical thinking, and problem solving in such areas as processing and cryopreservation of hematopoietic progenitor stem cells, interpretation of red blood cell group antigens, complex antibody identifications and compatibility, assistance in procurement of hematopoietic progenitor cells (bone marrow, apheresis), and verification of appropriate donor Human Leukocyte Antigen (LHA) results

Interacts with physicians regarding cell doses for transplants

Participates in quality assurance and accreditation initiatives

Collaborates with researchers developing new procedures

Qualification

HematologyImmunohematologySerologyStem Cell ProcessingSterile techniqueAnalytical skillsComputer skills

Required

Current Florida Medical Technologist license or ASCP Certification as a Technologist in at least one of the following: Hematology, Immunohematology, Serology

Proficiency in using sterile technique required

Analytical skills required

Temporary or current license as a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in biological science or related area preferred or comparable experience

Previous experience in Stem Cell Processing and cell culturing preferred, but experience in Blood Banking or HLA Typing acceptable

Computer operational skills using personal computers, laboratory system or other hospital system preferred

May be required to be available during 'off' hours for emergency call back

May be required to work weekends, holidays, and other shifts

Company

UF Health

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University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.

Founded in 1958