Apheresis Collection Manager - Bothell, WA

Apheresis Collection Manager - Bothell, WA Req ID #:  188840 Location: 

Bothell, WA, US, 98021 For over 40 years, HemaCare, a Charles River company, has worked to making a positive impact on the world by providing the highest quality cellular material and services to biotech and

pharmaceutical companies and research organizations that are performing innovative research and developing novel cell-based therapies.

We recognize that our success depends on the vision and passion of our employees; that is why we are devoted to making HemaCare a rewarding and valuable place to work. We believe in making a difference, and at HemaCare, you will make a difference every day.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.    Job Summary  

The Apheresis Collection Manger works under the supervision of the Director of Operations to lead the collection site staff:  Responsible for the training and scheduling of collection staff to perform complex and extended specialized whole blood and blood component collections required to provide requested human-derived biological materials to customers in accordance with standard operating procedures and/or Institutional Review Board approved research protocols. Also performs these procedures as a member of collection site staff.

Responsibilities:

•    Works with Director of Operations to identify and fulfill collection staffing and subject recruitment needs to perform research studies in accordance with Sponsor’s requirements.

•    Schedules collection staff and coordinates subject recruitment into research studies and to meet non-study collection needs.

•    Serves as a resource to staff related to technical aspects of blood product collection and compliance with individual research study requirements.

•    Performs training or arranges for training of staff as needed.

•    Performs screening of potential subjects to determine eligibility for participation in research studies or for collection of blood components requested by customers.

•    Monitors subjects during participation in study to assure continued eligibility to participate. Performs documentation as required by individual research protocols related to blood product collection procedure and associated testing.

•    Participates in pre-implementation and study closure meetings with research study sponsors as requested by Director of Operations or Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs.

•    Serves as lead on implementation of new processes, procedures, or equipment for collections.

•    Performs whole blood collections from normal subjects and patients or research subjects with active medical disorders using standard and specialty blood bags to obtain products requested by the customers. Performs modifications of blood bags to allow collection of needed products.

•    Performs apheresis product collections from normal subjects and patients or research subjects, who may have been pre-treated with medications to assist collection of the product, and subjects with active medical disorders using various blood collection devices, including experimental devices. Maintains competency in the use of the various blood collection devices. Performs apheresis collections using non-standard methods to allow collection of needed products or completion of research studies.

•    Monitors subjects during blood product collections and provides care as needed, handles adverse reactions as needed, tends to hygiene needs associated with prolonged blood product collections, instructs on post donation care. Able to perform CPR and familiar with complications associated with apheresis procedures.

•    Maintains accurate records, including clinical research records, blood product collection-associated forms, apheresis collection records, annual estimated blood loss and reaction/complication forms.

•    Assists Director of Operations on projects related to the collection department including inventory, quality control, or other projects as assigned. Job Qualifications  

•    Highly experienced RN with valid WA state license.

•    Five years’ blood collection or transfusion service experience.

•    Experience with apheresis collection procedures using varied equipment a plus.

•    Familiar with current regulatory requirements and blood banking and HCT/P regulations and standards.

•    Prior experience with research studies involving human subjects a plus. 

•    High level of technical expertise with blood product collection is a plus.

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

About HemaCare 

HemaCare, a Charles River company, is a global leader and trusted brand in the customization of human-derived biological products and services for biomedical research, drug discovery, and cell and gene therapy development. HemaCare’s vertically integrated solutions support preclinical research, clinical studies from phases 1 to 3, and commercialization with high-quality RUO and GMP-compliant starting material and apheresis collections. 

In January 2020, HemaCare was acquired by Charles River Laboratories, an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). Combined with Charles River’s integrated, early-stage portfolio of discovery, safety assessment, and manufacturing support services, the acquisition creates a unique, comprehensive solution for researchers and cell therapy developers and manufacturers worldwide to help accelerate their critical programs from basic research and proof-of-concept to regulatory approval and commercialization. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs and enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. We work closely with our clients throughout the clinical process to maximize success and drive positive clinical outcomes. 

Together, with over 17,000 employees within 80 facilities in 23 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At HemaCare, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. We have proudly supported the development of 100% of the current commercially available FDA-approved immunocellular therapies. Our mission is to provide a best-in-class portfolio of high quality, customizable human cellular material and services to support drug discovery, scientific research, and cell therapy. This resonates from our employees and impacts our customers because we know that every day is an opportunity to advance discoveries and make a difference in someone’s life. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com and  www.hemacare.com. 

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Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue

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