BMT Lead, Medical Technologist

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The position reports to the Director of the Clinical Laboratory and the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (HSCT/CT) Medical Director. The role is responsible for performing and reporting waived, moderate, and high‑complexity clinical laboratory and cell therapy procedures in accordance with FACT, CAP, CLIA/CMS, FDA (cGTP/cGMP), IEC Commercial Manufacturer, and Joint Commission standards.

The successful candidate:

Key Responsibilities

• Perform, analyze, and report clinical laboratory and cell therapy testing with full regulatory compliance.

• Support the education, training, and competency assessment of laboratory and cell therapy staff.

• Develop, implement, and maintain procedures, training materials, competency programs, and proficiency testing for Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry operations.

• Collaborate closely with HSCT/CT Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to ensure ongoing adherence to FDA and FACT requirements.

• Participate in HSCT/CT QA&I Committee meetings, accreditation activities, and regulatory inspections.

• Collect, organize, and provide data for outcome analysis and quality initiatives.

• Demonstrate increasing expertise in troubleshooting and analyzing laboratory and cell therapy testing systems.

• Develop and maintain record‑management systems for cellular therapy products.

• Maintain a deep understanding of cell therapy and flow cytometry operations, contributing to staff development and future testing capabilities.

• Serve as a technical resource for the clinical laboratory, HSCT/CT staff, supervisors, managers, directors, and medical directors.

• Perform duties as authorized by the Laboratory Director under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), CFR.

Requirements:

• Requires Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent. (BS Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science; Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with MT certification.

• Certification required (ASCP, AMT, AAB ).

• Prefer a minimum of 2-year experience in a cellular therapy laboratory setting; or a minimum of four years in clinical hematology or blood bank setting preferred. Bone marrow and/or stem cell processing, blood banking, hematology, cell culture and apheresis preferred.

• Working and theoretical knowledge of cellular therapy laboratory instrumentation & procedures, cGTP and cGMP preferred.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:  work experience, qualifications, and work location.