Ocular Tissue Recovery Specialist

Miracles In Sight; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Miracles In Sight is seeking a Recovery Technician to perform aseptic ocular tissue recovery from deceased donors for transplant, research, and education. You will ensure compliance with FDA, EBAA, and SOPs while maintaining accurate documentation and safe transport of recovered tissue.

The role requires two years of related experience (preferred) and an associate's degree in a related field. Strong documentation, data entry, and collaboration with QA and distribution teams are essential for

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong documentation and data entry skills.
• Proficient with databases and office software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to donor notifications and plan timely recoveries.
• Confirm consent documentation and Donor Risk Assessment information.
• Perform sterile ocular tissue recovery using in-situ or enucleation techniques.
• Draw and qualify blood samples for serological testing.
• Review medical records for donor eligibility.
• Label, package tissue and specimens for transport to labs and consignees.
• Ship donor blood samples to reference laboratories.
• Enter donor and recovery data into approved databases.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, EBAA, and SOPs; uphold sterile technique.
• Ensure readiness of instruments and supplies; maintain equipment.
• Attend department meetings and participate in training.
• Ensure accurate data entry using electronic systems and digital tools for tracking.

Skills

Documentation

Organization

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

Databases

Office software

Job description

Miracles In Sight is seeking a Recovery Technician to perform aseptic ocular tissue recovery from deceased donors for transplant, research, and education. You will ensure compliance with FDA, EBAA, and SOPs while maintaining accurate documentation and safe transport of recovered tissue.

The role requires two years of related experience (preferred) and an associate's degree in a related field. Strong documentation, data entry, and collaboration with QA and distribution teams are essential for