Process Technician, 3rd Shift

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation • Jessup, PA

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About The Position

MTF Biologics is a global nonprofit organization that processes tissue grafts from human donors for clinical applications, serving patients and collaborating with the medical, scientific, organ donation, and tissue donation communities. The 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 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 within a 24/7 operations value chain. Mandatory overtime may be required to meet business needs, including work on scheduled days, weekends, and holidays. The pay range is $21–$24 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to accurately add, subtract, measure, and calculate ratios for liquids and powders.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow applicable standard operating procedures.
• Meet standard competencies in accordance with the new-hire checklist.
• Understand donor verification and check-in/check-out processes where applicable (Edison only).
• Build technical and MTF tissue-product knowledge through classroom instruction, hands-on experience, and LMS training, maintaining an LMS completion rate greater than 90%.
• Prepare safe, quality tissue while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Become proficient and certified on 10% of processes where applicable (Edison only); Pennsylvania technicians follow the Tech Level Guidance document.
• 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 accurate, legible documentation of processing activities on controlled forms from the beginning to the end of each process.
• 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 required procedures while processing tissue.
• Measure, label, and package tissue accurately according to standard operating procedures.
• Prepare tissue and environmental samples for testing according to standard operating procedures when requested.
• Follow work orders and designated Planning unit goals to maximize human tissue for transplant.
• Perform line-clearance accounting for materials provided for each process.
• Conduct quality inspection reviews of processed tissue and associated 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 log documentation to maintain tissue traceability.
• Process one donor at a time at a process location, then complete the required cleaning process and environmental documentation or data entry; work on multiple processes in separate locations when appropriate 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 when 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 keep supplies 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, and assist with special projects and other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Four weeks of paid time off.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED