Tissue Processing Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

  Job purpose: 

The Tissue Processing Team Lead supports the Tissue Processing Supervisor in the cleaning, cutting, shaping, inspecting, and packaging of tissues for transplantation. The Team Lead executes all work mandated by the Supervisor and must be able to perform all the functions of all current processes. The Tissue Processing Team Lead is also responsible for complying with the quality assurance requirements and quality system goals of the bank as mandated by federal, state, and trade regulations. This position applies advanced and up to date knowledge of Allograft Applications including: Orthopedics, Neuro and general surgical principles, practices, usage, and technical support.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Serves as the Team Lead for specific processes and is the subject matter expert for their assigned areas.

2. Preparation of clean room and clean room procedures as specifically described in SOPs.

3. Preparation of aseptic processing, environmental set-up including all equipment supplies and monitoring of clean rooms.

4. Processing of allografts for clinical use such as bone, soft tissues, skin, autografts and other tissues as instructed by Processing Supervisor or designee.

5. Preparation and preservation of all types of bone for cutting and shaping into allografts:

o Tissue storage 

o Control-rate freezing 

o Placement of specimens into freezers (mechanical and liquid nitrogen)

o Freeze-drying

o Temperature Monitoring of Equipment

o Lyophilization

6. Packaging tissue allograft as specified by SOP.

7. Decalcification of bone as applicable per SOPs.

8. Identification of allografts and producing of radiographs of the same.

9. Responsible for all data entry and completion of paperwork.

10. Proficiency and knowledge of information contained in the Tissue Bank Manuals.

11. Processing of high-quality allografts including cleaning of extraneous tissues and cutting all applicable business unit needs.

12. Must be able to lead teams of up to eight technicians with little or no supervision.

13. Responsible for training new technicians.

14. Responsible for training technicians on new procedures.

15. Will be required to perform any other task or function within the department on an as needed or emergency basis, and as assigned by Manager or Director.

Qualifications:

  Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Vivex will not provide sponsorship or employment for candidates who require the 24-month STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension. Please note this is not an offer of immigration sponsorship

• High School diploma or  GED. 
• Some college preferred in  a related field of study with a minimum of three years experience      preferred in Tissue Bank Processing, Operating Room or Manufacturing environment. 
• Must demonstrate written and oral communication skills and have a track record reflecting attention      to detail and organization. 
• AATB Certification required. 

Working conditions:

Periodic travel may be required. Some on-call and weekends may be required.

Majority of the work is performed inside a cleanroom, under aseptic conditions. Cleanrooms are usually kept under cool conditions. The use of heavy machinery in enclosed areas can lead to a loud working environment. Facility temperatures are maintained cool.

Physical requirements:

Requires extended periods of time standing up. Must be able to lift, push and pull 50 lbs. unassisted. Requires repetitive motions with minimal breaks throughout the day. 

Direct reports:

No direct reports.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and 

responsibilities to this job any time. 

Vivex Biologics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Vivex Biologics, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a job.