Process Technician, 2nd Shift

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation•Jessup, PA

About The Position

MTF Biologics’ Process Technician aseptically processes human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products for transplant in a controlled, regulated medical device environment. The role includes aseptically sterilizing and maintaining an ISO-certified cleanroom and working with potentially biologically hazardous tissue and waste. Technicians work independently and as part of a team in a 24/7 operations value chain. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; mandatory overtime may be required to meet business needs, including work on weekends and holidays. The pay range is $21–$23 per hour. The position involves following standard operating procedures and processing requirements, maintaining aseptic technique, inspecting and documenting tissue and processing activities, handling supplies, samples, chemicals, equipment, and waste, and completing assigned training and professional development. Technicians may collaborate with support departments and assist with shutdown activities and special projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to accurately add, subtract, measure, and calculate ratios for liquids and powders.
Ability to work with potentially biologically hazardous tissue and waste.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work the stated second-shift schedule and mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays, when required.
Maintain aseptic technique and follow controlled processing procedures.

Responsibilities

Read, understand, and follow appropriate standard operating procedures.
Meet standard competencies in accordance with the new-hire checklist and understand donor verification and check-in/check-out processes where applicable.
Develop technical and MTF tissue product knowledge through classroom training, hands-on experience, and the learning management system; maintain a greater-than-90% LMS completion rate.
Prepare safe, quality tissue while maintaining aseptic technique; become proficient and certified on 10% of processes where applicable.
Assist the processing team with semiannual and quarterly shutdown activities, including CORE breakdown, loading, and unloading.
Wear appropriate attire and personal protective equipment; verify sterile supplies and equipment before use and exposure to tissue.
Complete legible and accurate written documentation of processing activities on controlled forms.
Read digital timers and clocks, convert standard time to military time, and read measuring instruments including rulers, micrometers, calipers, and graduated cylinders.
Use caution with sharps and cutting equipment and follow applicable tissue-processing procedures.
Measure, label, and package tissue accurately according to standard operating procedures.
Prepare tissue and environmental samples for testing as requested and according to procedures.
Follow work orders and designated Planning unit goals to maximize human tissue for transplant.
Perform line-clearance accounting for materials provided for the process and conduct quality inspection reviews of processed tissue and paperwork.
Place waste in appropriate biological-hazard waste containers or bags, and label and document it according to procedure.
Retrieve tissue from designated locations when needed and complete traceability logs.
Process one donor at a time in a process location, then complete the required cleaning process and environmental documentation or data entry; may work on multiple processes in separate locations while maintaining aseptic technique.
Transfer tissue to a freezer for storage and complete required documentation.
Prepare chemicals in appropriate ratios for processing activities and cleaning solutions as needed.
Clean and sanitize cleanrooms and equipment using chemicals such as peracetic acid and ethanol to maintain an aseptically controlled sterile environment.
Use supplies on a first-in, first-out basis and ensure supplies are appropriately stocked.
Perform assigned quality and safety observations.
Enroll in and complete Business Etiquette and Effective Listening Skills classes in the Service Excellence Certification Program.
Work with support departments as needed, including Process Engineering, Planning, Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Facilities, Supply Chain, Chemical Operations, R&D, Donor-Log-In, P&L, and Marketing.
Take responsibility for professional development and personal results; attend assigned internal and external training.
Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Four weeks of paid time off (PTO).
Paid holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life and accidental death insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Adoption assistance.
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal insurance, and home and auto insurance.
Sword Health at-home physical therapy.