Clinical Research Coordinator II – Cellular Manufacturing

Department

BSD SRF - cGMP

About the Department

The primary mission of the Cellular and Tissue Based Processing cGMP Facility is to manufacture cell-based products and clinical grade reagents for treatment of patients on Phase I, II and III clinical trials. This subcore was developed in 2001 to accommodate the growing number of clinical trials that require highly manipulated cellular products for patient treatment. The cGMP facility is registered with the FDA in accordance with 21 CFR part 1271. This registration complies with federal regulations that require clinical facilities engaged in production of cellular products follow strict guidelines to minimize microbial contamination and manufacture cellular-based products that are sterile and potent for their intended purpose. The facility is capable of providing a range of services dedicated for supporting cellular based therapies including vaccines for patient treatments.

Job Summary

The job compiles, documents, analyzes, and reports on moderately complex clinical studies. Provides input to support the administrative and operational decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University.

As a Clinical Research Coordinator II – Cellular Manufacturing, you will work in a state-of-the-art cleanroom within the UChicago Cellular and Tissue-Based Processing cGMP Facility, supporting the manufacture of clinical-grade cellular therapies and vaccines for Phase I–III trials.

You will perform aseptic processing, execute complex protocol-driven manufacturing procedures, and maintain accurate batch records and documentation. Additional responsibilities include supporting deviation investigations and CAPA, managing inventory and materials, and training junior staff.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will help lead daily ISO 7 cleanroom operations, oversee equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and ensure strict adherence to cGMP and regulatory standards. Strong expertise in aseptic technique, ISO 7 gowning, and complex cell processing and analytical assays is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of cellular product processing procedures under G’X’P (GLP, GTP, GMP, GDP) guidelines as directed with speed and accuracy.

• Perform a variety of cellular infusion procedures under GTP guidelines as directed with speed and accuracy.

• Perform a variety of special manufacturing projects under cGMP guidelines as directed with speed and accuracy.

• Transport prepared vaccines/cell therapy products to the clinic or pharmacy.

• Perform and support Cell Therapy assays (including CAP proficiency/competency) in accordance with SOPs and best practices.

• Execute SOPs to support facility and operational needs.

• Assist with lab equipment lifecycle activities, including setup, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibration/verification, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

• Support cGMP compliance through validation and qualification of processes, materials, equipment, and vendors.

• Ensure proper handling and storage of materials and samples under required conditions.

• Document and report instrumentation errors, deviations, and quality events.

• Support compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations, as well as accrediting body requirements.

• Perform GMP-compliant room changeovers and specialized cleaning between campaigns.

• Manage ordering and inventory of supplies.

• Train and guide new staff.

• Complete required training and adhere to all safety and operational procedures.

• Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.

• Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under moderate supervision.

• Facilitates and participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits.

• Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples with a limited to moderate degree of independence. Contributes to the problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and tasks.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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