Ocular Tissue Recovery Specialist — On-Call

Advancing Sight Network; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Lions Eye Bank in Flowood, MS is seeking a Recovery Technician to perform aseptic surgical recovery of ocular tissue from deceased donors for transplant, research, and education. You will ensure compliance with FDA, EBAA, and SOP standards while supporting cross-functional teams in quality assurance and distribution.

Responsibilities include responding to donor notifications, validating consent and Donor Risk Assessment, performing sterile recovery techniques, drawing blood samples

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 accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Position will require evening, weekend, or holiday work based on organizational needs.
• Must maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
• Valid drivers license and proof of insurance.

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 skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Driving license

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

Databases

Office software

Computer literacy

Job description

Mississippi Lions Eye Bank in Flowood, MS is seeking a Recovery Technician to perform aseptic surgical recovery of ocular tissue from deceased donors for transplant, research, and education. You will ensure compliance with FDA, EBAA, and SOP standards while supporting cross-functional teams in quality assurance and distribution.

Responsibilities include responding to donor notifications, validating consent and Donor Risk Assessment, performing sterile recovery techniques, drawing blood samples