Cellular Therapy Laboratory Aide/Search Office Assistant

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Medicine | Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology | ClinImmune Cell and Gene Therapy

Job Title: Cellular Therapy Laboratory Aide/Search Office Assistant

Position: #00823622 - Requisition: #33833

Job Summary:

The Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology currently seeks a Cellular Therapy Laboratory Aide/Search Office Assistant with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds. This is a laboratory support position that will assist cell therapy lab technicians and search coordinators with day-to-day functions of clinical lab operations and search office processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Laboratory Technician Support:

• Preparing incoming lab supplies for quality release.

• Monthly inventory check of laboratory supplies and reagents.

• Maintaining lab equipment including function verifications.

• Receiving of cellular therapy products, including identity and integrity check.

• Search Office Support:

• Assisting with preparations to ship cord blood units to transplant centers worldwide.

• Witnessing of stem cell products to verify identity and integrity.

• Assisting with pulling frozen reference samples from stem cell products for testing.

• Assisting with filling LN2 dry shippers containers in preparation for transport of stem cell products.

• Rearranging/reorganizing the contents of -80 freezers.

• Organizing stem cell products and patient folder filing cabinets.

• Organizing, purging, and scanning of search office paperwork.

• Cord blood shipment data entry using NMDP CordSource web database.

• Transporting stem cell product samples to Flow lab for testing.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

As an academic based biotechnology company, ClinImmune Cell & Gene Therapy is committed to providing the highest quality service and support to clinical customers and researchers locally and abroad. Our prime location at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus allows for collaboration with world-renowned clinicians and scientists. ClinImmune Cell & Gene Therapy is an academic and clinical component of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

• Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (HS diploma/GED included).

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing administrative and technical assistance to faculty and staff within a laboratory environment.

• Experience in a University setting preferred.

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong team player with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and has the ability to work with a diverse group and competing interests.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively explain processes and procedures.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, work under tight deadlines.

• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to various situations.

• Ability to take direction and use independent judgment to complete assigned tasks.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Analytical and reasoning ability.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to represent the department and University in a professional manner with tact and diplomacy.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.Curriculum vitae / Resume

2.Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: Timothy Lovato, timothy.lovato@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $37,440 - $42,254.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.