Tissue Receiving Associate

Tissue Receiving Associate

DCI Donor Services (DCIDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at DCIDS is to save lives through organ and tissue donation, and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! We are looking for a Tissue Receiving Associate who will be responsible for maintaining the receipt, shipment and storage of all incoming donated human tissue.

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor's gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

• Receives, inspects, and inventories incoming materials, including donated human tissue, review required paperwork, enter into electronic database, and add into inventory.
• Maintains freezer inventories. Moves human tissue from quarantine freezers into processing freezers.
• Discards tissue unsuitable for processing at the request and approval of quality systems.
• Notifies the supervisor of any discrepancies or missing paperwork required for the receipt of material.
• Initiates supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and non-conformance reports as appropriate. Works with the compliance team to investigate and close these reports.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

The ideal candidate will have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a laboratory, tissue banking or related field, preferred.
• Lifts heavy objects, must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds continuously, carries boxes, stoops, walks, reaches, sits, and reads.
• Working knowledge of computers and basic data entry skills required.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.