Ocular Tissue Recovery Specialist

Miracles In Sight; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Miracles In Sight is seeking a Recovery Technician in Flowood, MS to perform aseptic ocular tissue recovery from deceased donors for transplant, research, and education. You will support recovery operations, ensure compliance with FDA and EBAA standards, and maintain precise documentation while facilitating safe transport of recovered tissue.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience and an associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Excellent documentation, organization, and assessment skills.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with databases and office software.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to donor notifications and plan for timely recoveries.
• Confirm consent documentation and Donor Risk Assessment information.
• Perform sterile surgical recovery of ocular tissue using in-situ or enucleation techniques.
• Draw and qualify blood samples for serological testing.
• Perform donor physical assessments and review medical records for eligibility.
• Label and package tissue and specimens per SOPs for transport to processing labs and consignees.
• Ship donor blood samples to reference laboratories.
• Enter donor and recovery data into approved databases.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, EBAA, and internal SOP standards.
• Uphold sterile technique and high standards of safety throughout all procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of recovery activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and work areas in compliance with SOPs and work instructions.
• Ensure readiness of instruments and supplies for recovery procedures.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute to performance reviews when requested.
• Ensure accurate data entry into electronic systems and utilize digital tools for tissue tracking and compliance reporting.
• On-Call Availability: Be available for on-call shifts to respond to urgent recovery requests.
• Stay updated on changes in FDA/EBAA standards and participate in policy updates.
• Provide feedback on recovery processes to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree (related field)

Tools

Databases

Office software

Job description

Miracles In Sight is seeking a Recovery Technician in Flowood, MS to perform aseptic ocular tissue recovery from deceased donors for transplant, research, and education. You will support recovery operations, ensure compliance with FDA and EBAA standards, and maintain precise documentation while facilitating safe transport of recovered tissue.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a sensitive environment.