Scientific Director of Stem Cell Laboratory (Bone Marrow Transplant)

Position Summary

Responsible for the overall functioning and management operations of the Cryopreservation Stem Cell laboratory. Collaborates with the hospital labs and stem cell transplant teams for operational, quality assurance, and programmatic needs.

Supervisory staffing responsibilities.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

The duties of the Scientific Director of Stem Cell Laboratory may include the following but are not limited to :

• Coordinate with Collection Facility (Apheresis and Bone Marrow) and the Clinical program for patients flow into the department.
• Coordination with floor nurses regarding thawing and infusion of bone marrow / stem cells.
• Daily coordination with Medical Director or his designee regarding orders for stem cell collection and infusion of cells.
• Works together with transplant coordinators to receive and process bone marrow / stem cells from outside registries.
• Works together with the clinical team to process, store, freeze and ship patient samples on research protocols.
• Train employees in the lab (Competency and certifications).
• Secure and Maintain licenses and certificates of the lab from NYDOH, FDA and FACT.
• Oversees Laboratory Billing and Revenues.
• Manage Laboratory budget and purchases.
• Oversee daily operations of the laboratory (Cryopreservation and preparations for infusions).
• Author SOPs, Policies and procedures and Quality Management Plans (along with QA Manager).
• Perform Internal Audits and Validations and Process control.
• Reports to Medical director and appropriate committees on quality issues and Patient management.
• Facilitates research projects that pertain to cell therapy and transplant.
• Teaching responsibilities are expected (students, medical staff).

Qualifications Required :

• Medical degree, doctoral degree or equivalent degree in a relevant science or equivalent to MT (ASCP) certification.
• Minimum of six years laboratory experience, of which two years to include stem cell management experience in stem cell and cord blood.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a laboratory managerial / supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of evaluation methodologies, data analysis, i.e., statistics, QC / proficiency testing.
• Demonstrated communication skills necessary to interact with all levels of hospital staff.

Preferred :

FACT Accreditation experience.

Special Notes :

Resume / CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date.

Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position;

however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date.

Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function / position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements :

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen.
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s) / certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and / or revocation of the employment offer.

The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Anticipated Pay Range :

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as - $124000 - $170000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

In addition, all UUP positions have an additional $3,400 for location.

Some positions offer shift differentials for Night ($3,700) & Evening ($2,500) as well as $575 for inconvenience for positions not on day shift.

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Job Number : 2402812

Official Job Title : TH University Instructional Specialist

Job Field : Laboratory

Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook

Department / Hiring Area : Bone Marrow Transplant

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : Day Shift

Shift Hours : 8-4 : 30

Pass Days : Sat, Sun

Posting Start Date : Aug 15, 2024

Posting End Date : Nov 14, 2024, 4 : 59 : 00 AM

Salary : 124000 - 170000

Salary Grade : SL5

SBU Area : Stony Brook University Hospital

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