Tissue Technician - Tissue Receiving

Tissue Technician Tissue Receiving

The Tissue Technician Tissue Receiving receives and processes tissue specimens used in a biomedical manufacturing environment, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to strict regulatory and procedural standards. You read, understand, and follow detailed work instructions, work effectively within a team, and progressively learn to perform tasks with minimal supervision while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process tissue specimens used in the manufacturing process in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform tissue processing activities that consistently achieve the highest level of quality and yield in alignment with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Accurately process tissue products while meeting established production schedules and throughput targets.
• Work safely in a clean room or controlled environment, consistently donning appropriate lab attire and applying excellent aseptic techniques.
• Follow requirements for proper waste handling and disposal in compliance with safety and environmental guidelines.
• Accurately complete all required documentation and perform data entry in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Store and move tissue materials to appropriate locations to maintain accurate inventories of tissue in-process.
• Perform cycle count activities in accordance with SOPs to support accurate inventory control.
• Assist in reviewing and updating SOPs, work instructions, and procedures to reflect current practices and improvements.
• Serve as a technical expert in learned tissue processing competencies and act as an advisor to colleagues and engineers on tissue processing techniques and improvement opportunities.
• Perform duties that support key annual performance metrics for operations, such as quality, safety, and productivity goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities during team meetings and in other formal and informal settings, contributing ideas and feedback to enhance processes.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area in alignment with clean room and laboratory safety protocols.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment, clinical laboratory, aseptic environment, or tissue/specimen processing role.
• Proficiency in tissue processing within a clean room or ISO-classified clean room environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply aseptic techniques and sterile handling practices in a controlled setting.
• Familiarity with tissue banking, sterilization, and decontamination procedures.
• Experience with environmental or laboratory support functions in a biomedical or similar technical environment.
• Ability to follow SOPs, Work Instructions, and lab safety protocols with strong attention to detail.
• Competence in completing documentation and performing data entry in compliance with Good Documentation Practices.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and gradually assume more independent responsibilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in tissue processing, tissue banking, or related biomedical processing operations.
• Experience working in a controlled or ISO clean room environment with clean room gowning and behavior requirements.
• Exposure to GMP or GLP documentation systems and quality-focused manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with sterilization and decontamination techniques used in biomedical manufacturing or laboratory settings.
• Experience in environmental technician or lab support roles within a regulated environment.
• Interest in participating in continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to process optimization.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Work Environment

This role is based in a controlled biomedical manufacturing environment that operates under strict clean room and laboratory safety protocols. You work in a clean room or controlled environment that requires consistent use of aseptic techniques and adherence to clean room operational SOPs. Appropriate clean room lab attire is required and must be donned and worn correctly at all times while in the controlled areas. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The work environment emphasizes a strength-based culture focused on continuous improvement, encouraging employees to develop their strengths, contribute ideas, and support innovation in tissue processing and manufacturing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alachua, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alachua,FL.

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