Overview

Welcome to the FACT Inspector Application Process!

One of the most incredible benefits of serving as an inspector is the opportunity to give back to the field of cellular therapy and help organizations provide patients with the best possible care for patients. FACT is committed to serving its inspectors and providing resources for conducting inspections and improving their own organizations’ practices. There are many benefits to becoming a FACT Inspector. Read about them HERE.

If you're ready to take the next step, begin the application process by reviewing the FACT Inspector Requirements tab, gathering the documentation outlined below, and completing the steps (on the right), beginning with Registration and Acknowledgement.

Please have the following documents on your computer ready to be uploaded with this application. 

  1. Current Photo (headshot) requested within the inspector application (with file extension of .jpg or .png)

  2. Medical License & CV/Resume (in one document with one of the accepted file extensions: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .pdf, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png)

If you have questions about the required documents, please return to the FACT Inspector Application Process page on the FACT website. If you need assistance or require additional information, contact inspectors@factglobal.org. 

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FACT Inspector Qualifications

FACT Inspector Qualifications

The FACT inspectorate consists of experienced professionals interested in providing quality cellular therapy. To determine eligibility, FACT requests prospective inspectors submit a detailed application and supporting documentation. Inspectors must be affiliated with a FACT accredited or applicant organization and be members of ISCT, ASTCT, or ASFA; affiliated with a bank that is a member of WMDA (NetCord); or be members of a professional society relevant to immune effector cells.

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Specific requirements for inspector categories are listed below.

Cellular Therapy Inspector Categories

Clinical Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy Inspector
  • Licensed physician (medical degree).
  • At least two years of experience in hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation.
Clinical Immune Effector Cellular Therapy Inspector
  • Licensed physician (medical degree).
  • Experience in cellular therapy product administration, including experience with immune effector cell protocols.
Clinical Regenerative Medicine Cellular Therapy Inspector
  • Licensed physician (medical degree).
  • Experience in cellular therapy product administration, including experience with investigational new drugs (IND) or clinical research protocols.
Marrow Collection Inspector
  • Licensed physician (medical degree).
  • Completed formal fellowship training in marrow collection or at least one year of experience in marrow collection as a director or physician.
Apheresis Collection Inspector
  • Relevant doctoral (M.D. or Ph.D.), nursing, or biological science degree.
  • Completed formal fellowship training in apheresis or at least one year experience in cell collection by apheresis as the director, physician, or individual with direct supervision of apheresis personnel.
Cellular Therapy Processing Inspector - Minimal manipulation of HPC
  • Relevant doctoral (M.D. or Ph.D.), biological science, or medical technologist degree.
  • At least two years of experience as a director or medical director of a cell processing facility or as an individual with direct supervision of processing personnel.
  • Experience processing hematopoietic progenitor cells.
Cellular Therapy Processing Inspector - More than minimal manipulation of any cell type
  • Relevant doctoral (M.D. or Ph.D.), biological science, or medical technologist degree.
  • At least two years of experience as a director or medical director of a cell processing facility or as an individual with direct supervision of processing personnel.
  • More than minimal manipulation of any cell type: Experience processing cellular therapy products with more-than-minimal manipulation under IND or equivalent requirements.

Cord Blood Bank Inspector Categories

Cord Blood Bank Inspector
  • Relevant doctoral (M.D. or Ph.D.) degree.
  • At least two years of experience in cord blood banking or transplantation.
Cord Blood Bank Collection Inspector
  • Relevant doctoral (M.D. or Ph.D.), nursing, or biological science degree.
  • At least one year experience as a cord blood bank director or individual with direct supervision of cord blood collection personnel.
Cord Blood Bank Processing Inspector
  • Relevant doctoral (M.D. or Ph.D.), biological science, or medical technologist degree.
  • At least two years of experience as a director or medical director of a cord blood bank cell processing facility or as an individual with direct supervision of cord blood bank, cord blood processing, or cellular therapy product p
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Inspector Application Registration and Acknowledgement
Registration is for individuals who wish to apply to become a FACT Inspector. You must register to access.
Initial FACT Inspector Qualifications
Information on the qualification requirements to become a FACT inspector. You must register to access.
Complete Inspector Application
CLICK on the COMPLETE APPLICATION button. The application will open. Once complete, continue to upload the required documentation. You will receive an "Approved," "Resubmission Required," or "Not Approved" email from FACT. If approved, you will be provided further instructions on the next steps. If denied, you will receive a reason for denial. If a resubmission is required, you will receive instructions for correction via email. You must register to access.
FACT Conflict of Interest & Acknowledgements
Please click the 'Review & Acknowledge' button to review FACT Conflict of Interest & Acknowledgements information. You must register to access.
Submit Medical License & CV/Resume
Gather the following documents and information to upload in this module: 1. For inspectors who are physicians (MD, DO, MBBS), medical license verification or electronic copy of their current medical license. 2. Current curriculum vitae or resume in electronic format. Submit both as one document using the submit button. You must register to access.