Stem Cell Specialist I
Stem Cell Specialist I
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Job Description
Union: NonUnion
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Department of Medical Oncology & Hematology Cell Processing Laboratory
Reports to: Laboratory Manager
Work Model: OnSite
Grade: B:05
Wage Range: $30.12 37.65 per hour (to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Monday Saturday (Some Sundays)
Status: Temporary FullTime (End Date: February 20 2026)
Closing Date: February 11 2025
Position Summary
The Cell Processing Lab (CPL) plays a central and crucial role in the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Stem Cell Specialist at this facility exercises significant independent judgment initiative and decision making extreme accuracy and attention to detail as well as the ability to adjust to a flexible and sometimes unpredictable work schedule. Working with blood products for patient transplant is highly demanding mentally since it directly affects patient wellbeing and errors both technical and clerical can be very detrimental and are for the most part unacceptable. The work requires specialized training adherence to clinical grade sterility technique and flawless tracking systems (both electronic and on paper) to deliver optimal results in patient care. It also entails direct contact with biologically hazardous specimens.
Duties
As a member of the CPL Team and working under the direction of the Lab Manager the Stem Cell Specialists principal responsibilities include:
- Coordinating with couriers for receipt and delivery of fresh cell products and the shipment of cryopreserved cell products.
- Sampling cryopreservation and storage of cell products including monitoring of storage conditions.
- Releasing and distributing of cell products as well as facilitating clinical staff with infusions by performing product thaw at patients bedside.
- Assisting in bone marrow harvests in the Operating Room.
- Ensuring tracking and traceability of all fresh and cryopreserved products infused.
- Participate in QC and QA activities that support the labs facility equipment and processes; including handling and processing blood samples.
- Assisting in development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and validation protocols.
- Other responsibilities as assigned/required.
Qualifications :
- Completion of a Bachelors degree program Health Sciences or recognized equivalent required.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Cell Processing Facility or equivalent preferred.
- Experience working in clinical grade aseptic conditions preferred.
- Familiarity with GMP/GLP standards and guidelines preferred.
- Experience with clinical transplant of different types of hematopoietic progenitor and therapeutic cells preferred.
Must also have ability to:
- Perform duties in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with UHN standards.
- Exercise initiative and good judgement and manage competing priorities.
- Produce high quality work while meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrate effective organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
- Maintain awareness of and familiarity with applicable legislative and/or departmental policies.
- Comply with confidentiality requirements.
- Provide clientoriented service respectfully working in an environment that values diversity.
Additional Information :
Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
