Research Specialist I (Advanced Cell Therapy Core, Lab. Tech.)

The Research Specialist I - Advanced Cell Therapy Core, Lab. Tech. - Advanced Cell Therapy Core (ACTC) at Sidra Medicine performs all the activities required in the position, should be eligible and hold QCHP license. The incumbent executes under senior supervision laboratory tests necessary for research and medicine activities in the ACTC. Performs routine and moderately complex scientific laboratory technical work, selecting and applying laboratory procedures and techniques to assignments with clear, specific objectives. Assignments may require investigation of a number of variables and complex features. S/he works with general supervision. The incumbent is required to exercise judgment in making technical decisions related to delegated tasks and escalating complex issues. The incumbent supports the team in Clean Room activities and in Good Manufacturing Practice operations for cell therapy and gene therapy products for clinical and research based on Good Laboratory Practice; in the development and validation of simple and moderately complex laboratory procedures for the manufacturing of cell and gene therapy products. The incumbent observes and maintains a high standard of laboratory health, safety procedures; works based to the institutional, departmental and ACTC’s regulations/values/policies/procedures/instructions/protocols/designs and current professional standards and guidelines. Follows MoPH, professional, certification and accreditation bodies’ requirements.