Lead Laboratory Technician Tissue Services

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

1275 Brummel Ave Elk Grove Village IL 60007

At Innoved Institute, we relate our success directly to the strength of our staff. To continue operating at our high standard, we’re seeking a Lead Laboratory Technician who has a strong background in human anatomy and a willingness to learn about the cadaveric advantages to continued medical education and training. The ideal candidate will be an expert communicator who has a strong ability to coordinate and collaborate across a range of departments.

Ultimately, the lead laboratory technician should be driven by a desire to exceed client expectations and company standards.

• Lead and complete all tasks related to incoming tissue services.
• Ensure all tasks related to incoming tissue processing, and scanning are complete.
• Training and maintaining highest level standard of the tissue services team.
• Assist in Human resource functions for direct reports in tissue services team.

• With Leadership, plan daily/weekly task execution and expectations of the Tissue Services Team.
• Collect, process, and prepare human cadaveric specimens for shipment.
• Escort cadaveric specimen to scanning facilities for imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, DEXA).
• Assist in per diem hiring and conduct training for new technicians following training guidelines (incoming processing, inputting specimens into database, audits, inputting notes).
• Ensure receipt of incoming tissue is completed in a timely manner.
• Track and ensure timely scanning of requested specimens with the tissue services specialist.
• Ensure proper and timely disposal of all tissue specimens.
• Assist leadership during any tissue bank Audits.
• Facilitate tissue requests to sources in timely manner.
• Participate with warehouse maintenance/upkeep.
• Manage freezer organization and tissue storage/audits.
• Update and maintain Innoved database to ensure accurate record keeping.
• Facilitate the receipt, packaging, and auditing of cremated remains.
• Report list of tissue complaints for completed assessments w/pictures.
• Adhere and promote all safety, compliance, and internal standard operating procedures.
• Utilize and enforce safe lab practices to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.

• Strong grasp of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong background in human anatomy.
• Ability to work under changing conditions and urgent needs.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.