CTL Lab Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 19, 2026. Children's National Hospital scores B on the Alion truth index.
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10092 Bone Marrow Transp LabPay Range
$93,974.40 - $156,603.20The Bone & Marrow Transplant Lab is seeking to hire a CTL Lab Manager.
The CTL Lab Manager is responsible for day to day management of the FACT-accredited stem cell processing (SCP) portion of the cellular therapy laboratory (CTL), liaising between the CTL and the clinical stem cell transplantation division, the division of oncology, and other clinical teams. This position will manage a group of approximately five staff. The CTL Lab Manager will oversee and perform as necessary clinical stem cell processing such as cryopreservation, T cell receptor alpha/beta and CD19 depletion, and red blood cell depletion. They will also be responsible for managing logistics supporting commercial gene therapies. Other responsibilities include working collaboratively with other leaders within the CTL and other clinical divisions to ensure the safe delivery of clinical products and performance according to the highest quality standards, participating and/or leading in quality improvement initiatives, utilizing resources effectively, onboarding and training of new and existing staff, bringing ideas and concerns to program leadership, and managing the budget effectively.
Minimum Education
Master's Degree Biology or a related science. (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
10 years Related experience (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research
Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.
Benefits That Support You:
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from
day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.
Why Join Us:
Nationally Recognized Excellence - Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Leading Pediatric Care - One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
Innovation & Research - A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
Mission-Driven Culture - Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
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Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.