Tissue Processing Operator

• Operate processing inspection equipment

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Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

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 in section below.

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

Reports to Manufacturing Supervisor

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Primary responsibilities are to:

• 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 in working with animal tissue (skin and/or biological fluid)
• Perform all tasks with the emphasis on safety – Be respective of a ZERO tolerance policy
• Perform all tasks safely and thoroughly in a timely manner
• Follow SOP’s, 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 50-60lbs.
• Must be computer literate/Word/Excel, etc.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for his position.

• 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…