Dissector (Friday - Sunday, 4:00PM - 2:30AM)

Artivion Careers•Kennesaw, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Artivion, Inc., headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, is a medical device company dedicated to creating innovative solutions for cardiac and vascular surgeons treating aortic diseases. Our product portfolio includes aortic stent grafts, surgical sealants, On-X mechanical heart valves, and implantable cardiac and vascular human tissues. With over 1,600 employees globally and a sales presence in over 100 countries, Artivion operates manufacturing facilities in Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Texas; and Hechingen, Germany, along with sales and distribution offices across Europe, Asia, and South America. More information is available at www.artivion.com.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (high school students age 18 or above may be considered).
Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
Capable of following instructions and working without direct supervision.
Good oral and written communication skills and problem-solving skills.
Sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
Strict adherence to following aseptic technique and standard operating procedures.
Generate manufacturing batch records to comply with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing/tissue practices and standard operating procedures.
May perform initial check of completed documents for completeness and accuracy.
Drafts and maintains accurate records of processing activities.
Manual dexterity.
Ability to perform micro-surgical dissection techniques.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
Prefer knowledge of Good Documentation Practice (GDP), Good Tissue Practice (GTP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and AATB regulations.

Responsibilities

Dissect, process and document cardiac or vascular allografts.
Inspect and document allograft attributes for cardiac or vascular tissues.
Evaluate and document allograft attributes for acceptance per allograft quality specifications.
Perform sterile and non-sterile duties for aseptic transfers.
Receive, inspect, label and document incoming tissue.
Circulate at dissection.
Disinfect, assemble, and sterilize laboratory instruments.
Prepare disinfectants, solutions, and intermediates.
Clean processing areas and the general lab area, including laundering of laboratory scrubs and waste disposal.
Monitor and record equipment parameters.
Supply stocking and material system.
Produce complete and accurate documentation/labeling for above functions.
Complete appropriate training records prior to performing associated functions.
Perform all functions within Artivion SOP compliance.
Other responsibilities as assigned.