Specialist, Team Lead, Abecma CAR-T

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Purpose and Scope of Position:
Manufactures human blood derived components per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a controlled, cGMP cleanroom environment under the supervision of Manufacturing Management. Manufacturing Team Leads assist shift personnel and adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions. Job duties are performed within a team according to an assigned, production shift schedule. Communication of production deviations and assistance with quality investigations are required, as applicable. This position applies to all Quads:1,2,3 and 4, Thurs-Saturday, every other Wednesday 6 am-6 pm. Shifts ar 6 am-6:30 pm, or 6 pm-6:30 am. Start and end times are subject to change based on business demands. Reports to Business Unit Owner: Isolation/Harvest, Aseptic Operations or Expansion.


Required Competencies: Knowledge/ Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced understanding of cell culture, cell expansion and aseptic processing or lab techniques within a cleanroom.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Knowledge of cGMP/FDA regulated industry requirements
• Basic mathematical skills
• Technical writing capability to support batch record revisions, deviation investigations, and closure of CAPAs.
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Background to include an understanding of biology, chemistry, medical or clinical practices
• Must be a Qualified Trainer in Expansion Operations with ability and willingness to train others

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee set-up and operation of equipment to support production of blood component lots through culture expansion, cell counting, data entry and media addition while maintaining good aseptic technique.
• Lead deviation investigations and write ups as needed. Accountable for on time closure of any assigned CAPAs within the designated shift.
• Good aseptic technique is required for most activities: tube welding, connections, and transfers, at minimum.
• Weighs and measures in-process materials to ensure proper quantities are added/removed.
• Adheres to the production schedule ensuring on-time, internal production logistics.
• Records production data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDPs.
• Perform all tasks in a manner consistent with site safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements.
• Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks required by shift schedule.
• Must be highly motivated, team oriented with strong patient focus to fulfill job requirements.
• Is a SME and qualified trainer within a designated function of manufacturing. Team Lead is responsible for the designated area within the shift. Shift supervision will be managed by the shift Supervisor, but Team Lead will act as Supervisor when needed.
• Maintain on time completion of training assignments and those of the associates in the designated area to ensure the necessary technical skills and process knowledge required to execute operations in a GMP compliant manner.
• Lead shift daily review and correction of all logbooks in the processing suites
• Performs other tasks as assigned: Lead continuous improvement projects, inspection readiness, right first-time initiatives, etc.
• Issue pre/post shift reports and escalate issues for timely resolution

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree plus 1-2 years of experience in cell therapy or biopharmaceutical operations
• OR Bachelor’s degree plus 2-4 years of experience in cell therapy or biopharmaceutical operations
• OR Associate/ Medical Technical degree and 6+ years of Manufacturing or Operations experience

Working Conditions:

• Intermittent walking and sitting to perform job functions; however, ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time may be necessary.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers and documentation.
• Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in job environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must have the ability to work around laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas.
• Cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment will be required in designated areas which cover head, parts of the face, core body, and legs/feet.
• Makeup, gum, nail polish, or other potential microbial sources are prohibited in restricted areas.
• Flexibility to don clean room garments and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Clean room environment is an enclosed, restricted space, with assigned pressure and temperature conditions. Reagents, chemicals, and exposure to sanitization agents are expected.
• Routine exposure to human blood components.
• Restricted areas prohibit food, any outside materials such as cell phones, tablets, at a minimum.

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