Tissue Processing Team Lead

About the role

The Tissue Processing Team Lead supports the Tissue Processing Supervisor in the cleaning, cutting, shaping, inspecting, and packaging of tissues for transplantation. The Team Lead executes all work mandated by the Supervisor and must be able to perform all the functions of all current processes. This position also ensures compliance with quality assurance requirements and quality system goals as mandated by federal, state, and trade regulations. The role applies advanced knowledge of allograft applications including orthopedics, neuro, and general surgical principles, practices, usage, and technical support.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Team Lead for specific processes and is the subject matter expert for assigned areas.
• Prepares clean room and clean room procedures as described in SOPs, including aseptic processing and environmental set-up with all equipment, supplies, and monitoring.
• Processes allografts for clinical use such as bone, soft tissues, skin, autografts, and other tissues as instructed by the Processing Supervisor or designee.
• Prepares and preserves all types of bone for cutting and shaping into allografts, including tissue storage, control-rate freezing, placement into freezers (mechanical and liquid nitrogen), freeze-drying, temperature monitoring of equipment, and lyophilization.
• Packages tissue allografts as specified by SOP.
• Performs decalcification of bone as applicable per SOPs.
• Identifies allografts and produces radiographs of the same.
• Responsible for all data entry and completion of paperwork.
• Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge of information contained in the Tissue Bank Manuals.
• Processes high-quality allografts including cleaning of extraneous tissues and cutting to meet applicable business unit needs.
• Leads teams of up to eight technicians with little or no supervision.
• Responsible for training new technicians and training technicians on new procedures.
• Performs any other task or function within the department on an as-needed or emergency basis, and as assigned by Manager or Director.

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Vivex will not provide sponsorship or employment for candidates who require the 24-month STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Some college preferred in a related field of study with a minimum of three years of experience preferred in Tissue Bank Processing, Operating Room, or Manufacturing environment.
• Must demonstrate written and oral communication skills and have a track record reflecting attention to detail and organization.
• AATB Certification required.

Working Conditions

• Periodic travel may be required.
• Some on-call and weekends may be required.
• Majority of the work is performed inside a cleanroom under aseptic conditions.
• Cleanrooms are usually kept under cool conditions.
• The use of heavy machinery in enclosed areas can lead to a loud working environment.
• Facility temperatures are maintained cool.

Physical Requirements

• Requires extended periods of time standing up.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs unassisted.
• Requires repetitive motions with minimal breaks throughout the day.