The manager of the Cell Culture Facility (CCF) coordinates delivery of outstanding mammalian cell culture services to laboratories at Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC). The manager will perform hands-on cell culture within the CCF workflow and assure CCF staff adheres to rigorous operating procedures to provide the highest quality reagents and technical services. The ideal candidate will have experience initiating and maintaining cultures of human and mouse primary cells in 2D and 3D, immortalizing primary cells, culturing and differentiating iPSCs, using a bioprinter, preparing B cell hybridoma fusions to generate monoclonal antibodies, preparing culture media and additives, and supporting liquid nitrogen banking. The manager will also be responsible for supervising and training CCF staff, interfacing with research investigators and their staff, coordinating purchases and service contracts, maintaining equipment, and organizing monthly staff meetings.
Education
Bachelor's Degree molecular biology, pathology, cell biology or related scientific discipline Required
Doctorate Degree molecular biology, pathology, cell biology or related scientific discipline Preferred
Master's Degree molecular biology, pathology, cell biology or related scientific discipline Preferred
Experience
3 years experience in management, including oversight of scientific staff Required
5 years experience and knowledge of mammalian cell biology research and cell culture
techniques Required
Licenses
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Your Tomorrow is Here!
As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.
At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.
It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.
Primary Location: Pennsylvania-PhiladelphiaJob: Research & ScienceSchedule: Full-timeShift: Day JobEmployee Status: Regular