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CANCER CENTER (IN-CANC-IUINA)

The mission of the Brown Center for Immunotherapy is to develop new treatments and cure disease through the use of cell-based immunotherapies. Working in partnership with leaders from private industry, researchers at the center will improve the application of cellular therapy for cancers and pioneer use of this powerful technology for other diseases. The center ultimately seeks to develop innovative methods to make this highly specialized therapy accessible to large numbers of patients so it makes the greatest impact on patients' lives.

The Cell Immunotherapy and Transduction facility (CIT) of the Brown Center for Immunotherapy manufactures cellular products for patients on Phase I/II clinical trials regulated by the FDA. The FDA regulations that govern cellular trials require processing and testing specialists with responsibility and authority to carry out all aspects related to the manufacturing process. This requires specialized training in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), cell product manipulations including cell culture, aseptic preparation for patient administration, and product testing.

General Responsibilities

• Conducts biologic and molecular analysis according to defined standard operating procedures for gene therapy vector products, transduced cells, and patient samples, and more.
• Participates in assay development of new methods and protocols.
• Performs preventative maintenance and verification of lab equipment and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Supports supervisors in managing unexpected assay occurrences, deviations, and out-of-specification results so that reporting of unexpected findings are evaluated in compliance with government regulations including but not limited to FDA, FAA and others.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in science or health-related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year Laboratory experience

Preferred

• 3 years Laboratory experience including GxP (GMP, GLP, GTP, CLIA or CAP) compliant laboratory experience

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

IUPUI Campus

Indianapolis, Indiana

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Part-time staff employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Cell and Gene Therapy

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