CTL Senior Specialist

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20010


Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

10379 Ctr for Cancer Immunology Rsch

Pay Range

$65,124.80 - $108,555.20
The CTL Senior Specialist proficiently operates the majority of procedures and equipment as a subject matter expert, including cell processing, cell-based assays and tracking and evaluating laboratory test results and manufacturing milestones.

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in basic science or a related field. (Required)

Master's Degree (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
At least 6 to 10 years of related experience. (Required)
1 to 3 years supervisory experience. (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge regarding donor evaluation, screening and testing, labeling and product acceptability and release criteria.
Expertise in cell-based assays such as flow cytometry and ELISpot, and proficiency in analysis software such as FlowJo and Prism.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and provide solutions.
Ability to review records of clinical manufacturing or process development studies.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification, MT (ASCP) (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research

• Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.

• Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.

• Uses research funds and resources appropriately.

• Maintains confidentiality of data as required.

• Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.

Job Functions

• Finds opportunities for improvement in manufacturing efficiencies and compliance.

• Helps to identify potential bottlenecks in the upcoming development process and works with all team members and senior management to resolve them.

• Actively participates in new protocol implementation.

• Assists with investigations/ deviations and change controls, independently set up optimized procedures or new assays in the process development labs.

• Assists with technical audits of outsourced contractors in conjunction with Quality Assurance and or Quality Control.

• Assists in scheduling appointments with outside vendors and equipment maintenance.

• Supervises or performs cell manipulation/evaluation procedures such as stem cell and/or cellular product cryopreservation, cell enrichment and/or purging, cell evaluation and sorting, cell culture, cell product thaw/wash and infusion.

• Supervises or performs calculations infusion cell doses, viabilities, dilutions and cell concentrations.

• Maintains aseptic handling of products.

• Performs procedures and maintains accurate documentation in compliance with the regulations.

• Follows procedures/policies implemented by study sponsors and adheres to all defined processing and documentation requirements.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

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Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.