Eye Tissue Processing & Distribution Specialist

Paylocity; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Paid holidays

PTO (3 weeks+, first year)

Medical and vision insurance

Dental benefits

401k with employer match

Sabbatical leave

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits (Dependent Care, FS

Job summary

VisionGift is seeking a Processing and Distribution Technician (PDT) to support ocular tissue processing and distribution for transplants and research. The role involves tissue handling, data entry, packing, and coordinating shipments in a fast-paced setting with on-call shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Ideal candidates have a science background, strong fine motor skills, and knowledge of sterile techniques; on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Very fine motor skills are required for processing tissue for transplant.
• Commensurate experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ocular tissue for transplant.
• Evaluate tissue for suitability using specular microscopy, slit lamp biomicroscopy, and OCT.
• Prepare all supplies and field for tissue processing.
• Distribute and package tissue.
• Manage shipments.
• Delivers tissue to local surgical facilities on occasion.
• Circulate for operator.
• Sterilize and maintain equipment.
• Support the Laboratory Technician by maintaining laboratory and supplies in a state of readiness.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Precautions & sterile techniques

Autoclave operation

Attention to detail

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

VisionGift is seeking a Processing and Distribution Technician (PDT) to support ocular tissue processing and distribution for transplants and research. The role involves tissue handling, data entry, packing, and coordinating shipments in a fast-paced setting with on-call shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Ideal candidates have a science background, strong fine motor skills, and knowledge of sterile techniques; on-the-job training provided.