Process Technician, 2nd Shift

MTF Biologics • Jessup, PA

4d • $21 - $23

About The Position

MTF Biologics processes tissue grafts from human donors for clinical applications. 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 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 operation. 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 stated pay range is $21–$23 per hour.

Requirements

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

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 (Edison only).
• Build technical and MTF tissue-product knowledge through classroom instruction, hands-on experience, and the learning management system; maintain a completion rate above 90% for LMS training.
• Prepare safe, quality tissue while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Achieve proficiency and certification on 10% of processes (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 before exposure to tissue.
• Accurately and legibly document processing activities on controlled forms from the beginning through the end of each process.
• Read 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 standard operating procedures.
• Follow work orders and designated Planning unit goals to maximize human tissue for transplant.
• Perform line-clearance accounting of materials and conduct quality inspection reviews of processed tissue and paperwork.
• Place biological hazardous waste in appropriate containers or bags, and label and document it according to procedure.
• Retrieve tissue from designated locations when needed and complete required traceability logs.
• Process one donor at a time at a process location, then complete the required cleaning process and environmental documentation or data entry.
• When needed, work on multiple processes in separate locations while maintaining proper 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 ensure supplies are appropriately stocked.
• Perform assigned quality and safety observations.
• Enroll in and complete the 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 results, and 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.

What This Job Offers

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