Life-Saving Tissue Recovery Specialist

Center For Organ Recovery And Educa; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Center For Organ Recovery And Education seeks a Tissue Recovery Coordinator to lead compliant recovery of tissue, corneas, and research organs from post-mortem donors. The role emphasizes dignity, accuracy, and adherence to cGTP and AATB standards in a hands-on clinical setting.

The successful candidate will have experience in regulated healthcare or mortuary contexts, strong communication skills, and a commitment to honoring donors and families while working on-site with extended hours as

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, regulated clinical or technical environments.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and donor families with empathy.
• Strong written and verbal communication responsibilities in documentation.
• Willingness to comply with regulatory standards (FDA cGTP, AATB, EBAA).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tissue, cornea, and organ recovery activities in a compliant, respectful manner.
• Maintain thorough documentation and traceability for all recovered materials.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and external partners to ensure donor care and transport readiness.
• Uphold safety protocols and quality standards in all procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

Healthcare background

Tools

Documentation skills

Job description

Center For Organ Recovery And Education seeks a Tissue Recovery Coordinator to lead compliant recovery of tissue, corneas, and research organs from post-mortem donors. The role emphasizes dignity, accuracy, and adherence to cGTP and AATB standards in a hands-on clinical setting.

The successful candidate will have experience in regulated healthcare or mortuary contexts, strong communication skills, and a commitment to honoring donors and families while working on-site with extended hours as