Process Technician, 3rd Shift

MTF Biologics • Jessup, PA

5d • $21 - $24

About The Position

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 in a 24/7 operations environment. Mandatory overtime may be required to meet business needs, including work on scheduled days, weekends, and holidays.

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 maintain aseptic technique and work in a controlled cleanroom environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a 24/7 operation.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays, when required.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow applicable standard operating procedures and 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 tissue-product knowledge through classroom instruction, hands-on experience, and LMS training, maintaining an LMS completion rate above 90%.
• Prepare safe, quality tissue using aseptic practices and procedures that minimize contamination.
• Achieve proficiency and certification in 10% of processes where applicable (Edison only); Pennsylvania technicians follow the Tech Level Guidance document.
• Assist processing teams 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.
• Read digital timers and clocks, convert standard time to military time, and use measuring instruments including rulers, micrometers, calipers, and graduated cylinders.
• Use sharps and cutting equipment cautiously and follow required procedures when processing tissue.
• 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 Planning unit goals to maximize human tissue for transplant.
• Perform line clearance and account for process materials; inspect processed tissue and paperwork for quality.
• Place, label, and document waste in appropriate biological-hazardous-waste containers or bags.
• Retrieve tissue from designated locations when needed and complete traceability logs.
• Process one donor at a time at a process location, then complete the required cleaning and environmental documentation or data entry; may also 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 and cleaning when needed.
• Clean and sanitize cleanrooms and equipment with 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 Service Excellence Certification Program classes in Business Etiquette and Effective Listening Skills.
• 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 results, attend assigned internal and external training, and assist with special projects and other assigned duties.

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.

What This Job Offers

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