CMC Operator I

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Feb 13, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	CMC Operator I
Job Category	Staff & Executive
Department	Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Overview	Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a CMC Operator I within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Under the direction of the CMC Manager or CMC Coordinator of the GMP/PD Facility, CMC Operator I assists with technical laboratory procedures and analyses in support of the specialized GMP, PD, and research activities of the GMP Facility and Process Development group. Working under supervision of the CMC Manager, this position performs all assigned processes and procedures within the scope of services of GMP/PD Facility under close supervision. The CMC Operator I follows detailed instructions outlined in the SOPs for GMP processes according to the training provided by GMP Facility with additional oversight of the CMC Operator II. The position will perform non- GMP procedures for pre-clinical research under detailed instructions with close supervision, monitors supplies, reagents, and equipment required for the procedures to be done, generates thorough documentation (paper-based and electronic) for GMP and non- GMP processing in GMP/PD according to the guidance and regulations. Among the key duties for this position are the following: GMP Processing and Manufacturing. Responsible for proper documentation of all manufacturing and processing steps of GMP production according to the rules and regulations. Pre-clinical and research studies. As needed, collects and analyzes research data and other data on file both from GMP and non-GMP activities. As assigned, provides review and presentation of scientific or technical information available in the literature. Executes activities including but not limited to cell culturing, production of viral supernatants, transduction, transfection, flow cytometry, cytolysis assays, cytokine assays, proliferation assays, PCR, and other analyses of human samples. Shares responsibility for responding to after-hours emergencies related to cell processing and equipment monitoring.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	20S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	55626.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	66422.00
Annual Maximum Salary	78628.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in the field of medical biosciences, health care, biology, or immunology without any prior relevant work experience or Bachelor's Degree in any field with a minimum of one year of experience in the field of at least one of the following: health care, biological research, clinical laboratory, immunology, or similar. Two years or more of experience in GMP Facility and GMP training plus a high school diploma may be substituted for the education requirements.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Effective oral and written communication skills. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. Participation in GMP manufacturing requires yearly vision check and appropriate correction as prescribed by the health care professional. Lifting up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Laboratory environment. Moderate noise. Exposure to blood, tissue samples, excrement, antineoplastic drugs, and possible exposure to radioactive materials and infectious and communicable diseases. Universal precautions are mandatory. Exposure to hazardous chemicals. Flexible work schedule may be required.
Special Conditions	Internal gowning certification within 3 months post recruitment. Internal certification for sterile technique within (4) four months post recruitment. Yearly vision check followed by correction prescribed by the professional for clear vision. Ability to work full time in sterile environment (in clean GMP suites). Shared Responsibility for responding to after-hours emergencies in cell processing and equipment monitoring on rotation schedule. Flexible work schedule may be required.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1682
Posting Open Date	07/15/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

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