Research Technician II - Car T cell therapy
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7242936 (Ref:19166-en_US)
Posted: May 8, 2024
Job Description
Summary
Center for Cell and Gene Therapy has an opening for a Research Technician II to assist with testing and release of clinical products containing CAR-engineered T-cells as an experimental therapy of cancer. Will also work with blood and tissue samples to analyze the presence and the quality of experimental cells in patients post-infusion. This role is a part of an excellent, diverse, and motivated team of scientists and would be a great opportunity for those who want to make a difference in the life of cancer patients. The position involves communicating with different teams, including clinical coordinators and physicians. This role is a great way to use skills learned in college and apply them to real-world clinical research.
Job Duties
- Release testing of patients' CAR T-cell lines.
- Prepare and perform under supervision flow cytometric analysis of patient's starting cell material, in-process CAR T-cells and final CAR T-cell products following standard operating procedures (SOP) protocols.
- Coordinate with CAGT GMP and GLP cores obtaining and processing primary patient samples collected at follow-up for subsequent analysis.
- Perform standard potency testing of CAR T-cell products following standard operating procedures (SOP) protocols.
- Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Maintain a list of common reagents required for release testing and restock in a timely manner.
- Assist with preparing and infusing CAR T-cell lines to patients at TCH and HMH.
- Update inventory and patients' status regularly.
- Laboratory organization and ordering, collect and place orders for a laboratory (twice a week).
- Assist with obtaining quotes for research equipment and supplies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Basic Science or related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Biology or related field.
- Experience with cell culture.
- Be highly organized to keep track of patient's information and inventory and adaptable to the flexible nature of clinical research.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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