Processing Tech with Bonus Potential! (2nd & 3rd shift openings asap)

axogen; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Matching 401K

Paid time off

9 Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Axogen in Vandalia, Ohio is seeking a Processing Technician to perform debridement and processing, packaging and labeling of human tissue products for surgical transplantation, ensuring adherence to federal, state and AATB regulations.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, sterile technique and teamwork in a biomedical manufacturing environment; day-one benefits and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Universal precautions and sterile technique preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs debridement, processing, packaging and labeling of tissue products.
• Receives and inspects incoming tissue, ensures specifications.
• Maintains inventory and assists with production records and SOPs.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and AATB regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Sterile technique

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands‑on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!

Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Why you'll love working at Axogen:

• Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients' lives
• Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire
• Educational assistance available for all employees
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Referral incentive program

Axogen Mission and Business Purpose

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit‑to‑risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit‑to‑risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.

Job Summary of the Processing Technician

The Processing Technician will perform debridement and processing, packaging and labeling of human tissue products for surgical transplantation while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state and AATB regulations.

Requirements of the Processing Technician

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Universal precautions and sterile technique (i.e. surgical technician, medical assistant, lab technician) preferred.

Responsibilities of the Processing Technician

• Performs processing, debridement, packaging, labeling and shipment of finished product.
• Participates in the receiving and inspection of incoming unprocessed tissue.
• Utilizes special techniques, instrumentation, and equipment to clean and size tissue to specifications and protocols.
• Assists team lead with efforts in maintaining inventory levels on the core and dock for receiving supplies.
• Performs lab cleaning activities as required by policies, protocols, procedures, and SOPs.
• Work with Quality and Regulatory staff to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and AATB regulations and requirements, particularly those pertaining to manufacturing.
• Complete documentation as required in processing in accordance with standard operating procedures and quality standards.
• Assists with production records as needed.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Performs all other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the work requires the following physical abilities: mental acuity, visual acuity, walking, repetitive motion, speaking, grasping, manual dexterity, talking, and hearing.

Working & Environmental Conditions

Work involves risks or discomforts which require proper safety precautions in a Biomedical manufacturing environment e.g., use of safe workplace practices with manufacturing equipment, wearing gloves for PPE during various tasks/activities including but not limited to, gloves, masks and safety glasses avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations. Occasional potential exposure to hazards such as chemicals, blood or bodily fluids, communicable diseases, saw blades, needles, or other sharp objects, moving mechanical parts, and latex exposure.

Location

913 Industrial Drive Place, Vandalia, OH 45377

Benefits/Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual performance bonus after 6 months of service.

2nd and 3rd shift positions are eligible for additional shift differential. 2nd shift is an additional $1.50/hr and 3rd shift is an additional $2.00/hr.

• Benefits offered for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance, as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.

Hourly Pay Range

$23 - $23 USD