Cell Processing Specialist

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

The Department of Surgery has 15 divisions and offers programs in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies. The department also includes many other research groups who contribute to cutting edge advancement in areas such as transplantation, joint preservation and regeneration and surgical simulation technology. Founded in 1922, the department has been a leader in its field, striving to achieve a balance between technology and the human element that defines the art of surgery. The overarching mission of the department is to restore health through surgical intervention, and to remember that patient dignity and comfort are integral to overall health. Further information on the department can be found at www.ualberta/ca/surgery.

The incumbent will be responsible for manufacturing cell therapy products in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for use in human clinical trials, translation of experimental cell production methods to GMP compliant protocols, and equipment and cleanroom operation and maintenance.

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world's top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

• Contribute to the development of cell production methods for GMP production using appropriate production equipment and raw materials.
• Contribute to protocol/batch record development.
• Assist in writing equipment Standard Operating Procedures and validation protocols for standard and automated cell production equipment in the GMP cleanrooms.
• Perform routine maintenance as scheduled and maintain records in compliance with GMP.
• Execute validation protocols as required.
• Operate the equipment as required including biological safety cabinets, incubators, centrifuges, cell sorting technologies, cell washing equipment, controlled rate freezers, bioreactors and other automated cell expansion systems.
• Regulatory Medical Screening required
• GMP production of cell therapy products from the receipt of starting materials through to delivery of the product to the clinical site.
• Work in a compliant manner in the cleanroom facility including wearing proper cleanroom attire, moving materials into the cleanroom according to documented procedures and assessing environmental monitoring parameters.
• Ensure that the manufacturing process is performed in compliance with approved SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Document production operations in corresponding batch records according to established procedures.
• Assist with specification and deviation investigation reports, change controls, Corrective, and Preventative Actions (CAPAs).

• Participate in in-house, client and regulatory audits as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology/Life Sciences with 2+ years cell culture experience is preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Expertise in cell culture and aseptic technique is essential. Experience using automated cell therapy production equipment is an asset.
• Expertise in manufacturing of products following SOPs, batch records and working in a GMP environment is an asset.
• Ability to troubleshoot process and equipment problems as required.
• Strong attention to detail required. Strict adherence required to SOPs and GMP regulations including the ability to accurately complete documentation associated with clinical manufacturing.
• Strong technical writing skills and investigations skills.

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