Tissue Processing Operator

Summary Description

The Tissue Processing Operator I is responsible for executing manufacturing operations on site. Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work environment. Completes work in a timely manner and performs all tasks with emphasis on safety. Works collaboratively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and other functional experts to support all daily operational activities. Consults with management to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.

Functions in conjunction with manager and functional experts on special department projects. Works with internal departments to ensure implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the quality management system. Performs the essential duties and responsibilities as listed below.

Monday-Friday, 8hrs, 6:00AM-2:30PM.

Role is for Braintree, MA location.

Reports to Manufacturing Supervisor.

• Manufacture biologically derived medical devices in a clean room environment (must be willing and able to follow clean room dress code requirements).
• Accurately and completely fill out required documentation, following GDP GSOP requirements.
• Maintain compliance to cGMP/ISO systems.
• Follow batch processing per procedures and forms trained to.
• Operate processing inspection equipment.
• Maintain inventories of materials.
• Participate in process improvement and validation activities.
• Complete and pass all training and re‑training requirements on time.
• Perform general cleaning of the clean rooms and other manufacturing spaces.
• Perform general maintenance tasks as required.
• Must be comfortable working with animal tissue (skin and/or biological fluid).
• Perform all tasks with the emphasis on safety – observe a zero tolerance policy.
• Perform all tasks safely and thoroughly in a timely manner.
• Follow SOPs, Work Instructions, and other company policies and instructions at all times.
• Use company‑provided PPE, manufacturing equipment, chemicals, and other equipment safely, responsibly, and compliantly.
• Maintain good attendance and scheduled work hours.
• Must be comfortable working with sharp rotary blades.
• Must be comfortable working in a cleanroom with required PPE.
• Must be able to work in teams and assist site with additional tasks as requested.
• Must be able to have good vision and ability to read measurement instrumentation for inspection.
• Must be able to safely lift and place items up to 50‑60 lbs.
• Must be computer literate (Word, Excel, etc.).

• Minimum required education and experience:
  High School Diploma or equivalent with 0‑2 years of experience.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Reliable transportation.

Lyophilizers (freeze dryers), pH meters, thermometers, balances (scales), sonicators, mixers, drop indicator, slicer machines, scalpels, temperature recorders, sealing machines.

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited to, the motor/physical abilities and skills required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

While undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the employee must repeatedly sit, listen, speak and have the ability to move throughout all locations of the building. The employee is required to go to all areas of the company. The employee may be required to periodically lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to travel via car, train and/or airplane to domestic and international locations as needed.

$19.19 – $25.43 USD hourly. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is…