Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor In Residence (Hematology/Oncology)

The Department of Medicine is seeking candidates for an In Residence faculty position in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, at the level of Assistant Professor or above in the In Residence series. Applicants for this position must have a Ph.D. degree or a terminal degree with an M.D./Ph.D., with an academic record sufficient for appointment in the In-Residence series. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work cooperatively in interdisciplinary teams and congenially within a diverse academic and clinical environment. This position will have a combination of administrative, clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities in the UCI Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program.

Key responsibilities include:

CELLULAR PRODUCT PROCESSING

* Performs/supervises cell processing duties for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies in the cell processing laboratory following the established SOPs and maintaining documentation accordingly.

* Performs/ supervises the procedures that range from cryopreservation to flow cytometric enumeration of cell proportions and to more complex procedures such as cell selections, including enrichment and depletion.

* In depth knowledge of and adherence to FACT SOPs, facility policies, procedures, other protocols, etc.

* Obtains and maintains FACT accreditation of the CPL.

* Troubleshoots procedures and deficiencies in quality of processed product.

LABORATORY MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

* Establishes standard operating procedures (SOPs), chain of custody forms, certificates of analysis and other records; monitoring and assuring their accuracy.

* Oversees and is responsible for the adherence of the technical staff to these SOPs

* Obtains and maintains appropriate license(s) for the lab as required by law

* Maintains complete documentation as required by Federal law (21CFR 1271 [cGTP], 21CFR 610, 21CFR 600, 21 CFR 212, AND 21 CFR 2011).

* Maintains records in conjunction with the Stern Center staff for all clinical research products and in conjunction with UCI Health for standard of care products.

* Determines workload priorities for completion of job assignments in a timely manner to meet the clinical care requirements of patients and manufacturers.

* Reviews quality control testing results according to laboratory policy and procedure.

* Verifies results, monitors for completeness, accuracy, validity, legibility of documentation for a given product.

* Provides technical assistance within the CPL as necessary and within the scope of training or solicits same.

* In conjunction with the Director of the HSCT and Cellular Therapy Program, is responsible for hiring, training, and maintenance of the technical staff within the facility.

* Orders CPL equipment and supplies; develops an inventory system for ongoing supplies and orders.

* Establishes preventative maintenance schedule routines, designs forms for maintaining documentation of records of equipment maintenance.

* Maintains a laboratory and program project research budget to ensure efficient use of equipment and materials.

CONDUCT AND SUPERVISION OF RESEARCH LABORATORY

* Develops novel cellular products for early phase clinical trials

COMMUNICATION

* Writes memoranda, proposals, results of work, procedures and findings in a clear and concise manner adhering to FDA and scientific format as appropriate.

* Reviews, updates, and amends sections of SOPs as directed. Revises or writes new SOPs that comply with all applicable regulations (FDA and other regulatory entities) and guidance.

* Communicates in depth with other personnel on issues with processing procedures.

* Relates relevant information to others in a clear, accurate and timely fashion.

* Keeps immediate supervisor, laboratory director, scientific director and also medical director fully informed as to the status of work in progress.

* Attends regular meetings with the Medical Director to ensure delivery of quality products for transplantation and cellular therapy products.

* Participates in Quality Management Quarterly Meetings of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program

AREA MAINTENANCE

* Ensures that biohazardous and other laboratory waste is handled/emptied appropriately, and that medical waste stream rules and regulations are enforced.

* Ensures that work areas and equipment are decontaminated and disinfected observing proper changeover procedures per SOPs.

* Ensures the work areas are kept clean, neat, and orderly as needed for cGTP compliance.

* Maintenance of HIPAA and other regulatory compliance.

* Ensures supply inventory is maintained at appropriate levels.

Academic salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must have demonstrated capabilities for teaching, independent research, and original work. The successful candidate will support the needs and objectives of UCI's Department of Medicine and Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Cancer Control Program. Responsibilities will include research, teaching, mentoring students, and service on administrative committees.

To apply for this position, please use the online UCI Recruit system at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF08112

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

UC Irvine is home to one of 53 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers and one of only 23 institutions also holding a Clinical Translational Science Award.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Applicants for this position must have a Ph.D. degree or a terminal degree with an M.D./Ph.D., with an academic record sufficient for appointment in the In-Residence series. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work cooperatively in interdisciplinary teams and congenially within a diverse academic and clinical environment

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The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.