An exciting opportunity is currently available for a Cell Therapies Production Supervisor to join the Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Australia's leading Medical Research Institute.

At Hudson, Cell Therapies (HCT) we offer a core service in the compliant processing of minimally manipulated human blood and tissue products for early phase HREC approved investigator lead clinical trials with TGA CTN notifications. In addition, HCT currently holds conditional ISO 15189 accreditation to provide cryopreservation, storage & distribution services to Monash Health’s Cell Therapy Program in support of their autologous stem cell transplantation standard of care. Work undertaken by HCT does so within our Quality Management framework, ensuring consistent accountability, risk assessment and reproducibility while providing clients with confidence in their results.

We are looking for an experienced HPC processing and cryopreservation scientist, familiar with the NPAAC and NATA 15189 standards as well as clinical workflows, to take our production capabilities forward. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to become part of a small, dedicated and dynamic team charged with establishing and growing a robust production service to provide for local precinct stakeholders and beyond.

The position reports to the HICT Service Operations Manager and will work closely with the service Medical Director as well as Quality Management, Precinct Facilities Management and Production Support Operators. The Production Supervisor would assist Hudson Institute Cell Therapies, and external stakeholders, in matters relating to therapeutic goods production within the cell therapy clean room facility.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The role will suit someone who has:

• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience performing HPC processing and cryopreservation activities within an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory.
• Experience training staff with competency oversight of Production team.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations to maintain product safety and quality above all.
• Experience contributing to, and working within, accredited Quality Management Systems; experience with electronic QMS highly desired.
• Previous experience within scientific service provision role, including client facing responsibilities.
• Membership of affiliated professional bodies with participation in local conferences & workshops desired.
• Demonstrable, exemplary, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate with a degree of independence.
• Ability to adopt client-facing responsibilities within service providing environment

Your responsibilities include:

• HPC(A) processing and cryopreservation activities within ISO 8 certified clean room environment.
• Supervise & execute day to day Production operations of the facility.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within HICT that aligns with established precinct operations and business practices as well as stakeholder expectations.
• Contribute to small, specialised team with enthusiasm and passion for quality, advanced cellular therapies.
• Monitor human and material resources required to maintain robust production services.
• Manage and maintain critical equipment; utilising external service providers when required.
• Report and communicate issues, present and emerging, that impact production safety or service, contribute to risk mitigation strategies.
• Partake in and contribute to HICT internal training and development programs, in compliance with relevant standards and demands.

ABOUT US

Hudson Institute of Medical Research is affiliated with Monash Health and Monash University and a partner of the Monash Health Translation Precinct. We are a global bioscience medical research leader, Hudson Institute advances healthcare through ground-breaking, collaborative medical research discoveries and their translation into real-world impact. Our research programs deliver in five areas of medical need: Inflammation, Cancer, Reproductive health, Newborn health and Hormones and health. Hudson is a community of researchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveries that improve human health. We are driven by our values such as Excellence, Innovation, Partnerships, and Community. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.

We offer:

• A proud Certified Family Friendly Workplace!
• Flexible working Arrangements
• Paid parental leave
• Onsite Childcare facilities
• Onsite Gym with personal trainers
• Generous salary packaging with significant tax benefits
• Opportunities for Career and Professional Development
• Free Employee Assistance program
• Hudson social club with institute events all year!

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Hudson is committed to empowering our people and harnessing their diversity to build inclusive and equitable work environment. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact: [email protected] using the subject line: Cell Therapies Production Supervisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Application will be reviewed as they come through.

A position description is attached.