Tissue Processing Tech 1 at Evergen in Alachua, FL

Summary: Evergen is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization in regenerative medicine. The Tissue Processing Tech position represents the primary production role where employees will develop technical skills in tissue processing, adhere to safety and quality standards, and contribute to production schedules in a clean room environment. Responsibilities: - Performs tissue processing activities that produce the highest level of quality and yield outcomes in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) - Responsible for accurately processing tissue products and meeting production schedules - Works safely, dons appropriate PPE, and applies excellent aseptic techniques in a clean room / controlled environment performing individual tasks or contributing to a team effort - Understands requirements to properly dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste - Accurately completes paperwork and performs data entry in accordance with Good Documentation Practices - Stores and moves tissue in appropriate locations to ensure accurate inventories of tissue in-process - Performs cycle count activities in accordance with SOP’s - Assists in the review and update of SOP’s, work instructions and procedures - Technical expert of tissue processing in learned competencies and advisor for colleagues and engineers in areas of tissue processing techniques and improvement opportunities - Performs duties to support key annual performance metrics for operations - Participate in continuous improvement activities in team meetings and other formal and informal settings Required Qualifications: - HS diploma or equivalent required - Proven track record of reliability, a great attitude, and appetite to learn - Performs tissue processing activities that produce the highest level of quality and yield outcomes in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) - Responsible for accurately processing tissue products and meeting production schedules - Works safely, dons appropriate PPE, and applies excellent aseptic techniques in a clean room / controlled environment performing individual tasks or contributing to a team effort - Understands requirements to properly dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste - Accurately completes paperwork and performs data entry in accordance with Good Documentation Practices - Stores and moves tissue in appropriate locations to ensure accurate inventories of tissue in-process - Performs cycle count activities in accordance with SOP's - Assists in the review and update of SOP's, work instructions and procedures - Technical expert of tissue processing in learned competencies and advisor for colleagues and engineers in areas of tissue processing techniques and improvement opportunities - Performs duties to support key annual performance metrics for operations - Participate in continuous improvement activities in team meetings and other formal and informal settings - Move or lift heavy objects (26-50 pounds) - Constant stationary position (standing or sitting) - Frequent (>75%) fine manipulation using hands and fingers (pinching, touching, pulling, wrapping) - Constant wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) - Rigidly controlled and sterile environment; possible work near biomedical and chemical hazards Required Skills: Aseptic techniques, Tissue processing, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Documentation Practices, Data entry, CNC machine operation, Hazardous waste disposal, Inventory management, Reliability, Positive attitude, Willingness to learn