Junior Operations Specialist

Laboratory Medicine

Full Time

82897BR

Job Summary

The UCSF Investigational Cellular Therapy (ICT) team is a highly collaborative group with diverse expertise across cell and gene therapy development, manufacturing, and delivery. Our GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) facility is a specialized environment where cellular products are produced in accordance with regulatory standards, ensuring the safety, effectiveness, and quality of the cellular drug products for use in patients.
The Junior Operations Specialist will be an integral member of the Operational Team, functioning under the guidance and supervision of the Operations Manager. Their responsibilities will encompass the daily maintenance, upkeep and compliance of the GMP facility, all while ensuring adherence to UCSF's policies, regulations, and safety standards. The Operations Specialist will play an active role in executing operational tasks within the UCSF Human Islet and Cellular Transplantation Facility (HICTF), a GMP facility dedicated to the manufacture of experimental cell therapies.

The Junior Specialist will serve as a point of contact for the GMP facility and will execute administrative tasks, including coordinating laboratory schedules to ensure the seamless and efficient functioning of the GMP facility. They will facilitate effective communication and collaboration between affiliate groups, core facilities, QA, QC, manufacturing, vendors, service companies, contractors, and engineers.

Leveraging their expertise and experience, the Junior Operations Specialist will play a vital role in the cellular therapy process development by supporting the work of cellular therapy process development and manufacturing teams. Key duties encompass the establishment and upkeep of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment, techniques, and safety protocols; processing order requests, overseeing the receipt, shipping, and handling of inventory, which includes materials, chemicals, gases, and equipment; conduct daily facility checks to ensure regulatory compliance; responding to alarms; monitoring the timely completion of repair or preventive maintenance tasks; documenting all the changes as they occur. The Junior Operations Specialist will also ensure that cleaning schedules are maintained as needed, based on manufacturing schedules and they will oversee the replenishment of supplies and materials -all while upholding a clean and organized laboratory environment.

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Department Description

The Department of Laboratory Medicine maintains a robust biomedical research community with over 40 faculty spanning hematology, immunology, microbiology, transfusion medicine, and genomics, among other specialties. The Department maintains a cutting-edge cell and gene therapy program driving research, process development, manufacturing, and delivery for a wide variety of standard-of-care and investigational products at UCSF and partner institutions. This program is bolstered by dedicated Process Development and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facilities orchestrated by a multidisciplinary team that brings together medical, manufacturing, quality, scientific, and regulatory expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Knowledge in basic laboratory procedures and skills (documentation, reagent handling, equipment troubleshooting)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize activities effectively.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Critical thinking skills, with the ability to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioengineering, Immunology, Building Engineering or a related field
• Two years of experience working in an academic or research-intensive setting
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and experience in managing laboratory safety programs
• Prior relevant laboratory experience, preferably in genome and epigenome engineering, cell and gene therapies, or a related field
• Prior relevant laboratory experience, preferably in building engineering or a related field
• Experience with data analysis tools and software for tracking laboratory trends, managing data in areas such as Environmental Monitoring, equipment performance, building differential pressures, inventory trending, and other key GMP cleanroom trends.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

004482 FAC MGT SPEC 2 CX

Job Category

Administrative Support, Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

Teamsters Local 2010 - Clerical and Allied Services Unit (CX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Center Building (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F 8am-5pm Occasional longer hours and weekends