Tissue Processing Technologist I

CorneaGen; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

PTO & Holidays

Costco membership

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

CorneaGen in South San Francisco is seeking a Long-Term Tissue Processing Technologist for a full-time, in-person role. The job offers on-the-job training, 40 hours per week, and a schedule of 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

The role involves tissue preparation for glaucoma treatment and related uses, with responsibilities including storage processing, labeling/packaging quality control, and supporting production operations. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a laboratory or health care setting is a bonus.
• On-the-job training provided for the Long-Term Tissue Processing Technologist role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue for various medical uses and storage.
• Handle routine long-term storage processing and distribution.
• Support administrative tasks and maintain labeling/packaging quality control.
• Maintain efficient production operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you searching for a job with a company that offers paid on-the-job training and development, competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits? Perhaps you are looking to join a high-performing team that’s focused on improving the lives of others? Or are you thinking about making a career change into a new and exciting line of work? If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes!”, then keep reading!

CorneaGen is a mission-driven company focused on providing the highest quality donor tissue, unparalleled customer service and superior products that transform how ophthalmologists treat and care for every person impacted by corneal disease. Through continuous innovations in tissue processing technology and surgical devices, advocacy for patient access and simplified payor reimbursement policies, CorneaGen is advancing the next generation of cornea care. In support of this goal, we are looking for a Long-Term Tissue Processing Technologist to join our team in our South San Francisco office.

What does a Long-Term Tissue Processing Technologist do?

The Long-Term Tissue Processing Technologist plays a vital role in preparing tissue for a variety of uses, such as glaucoma treatment, corneal ulcers and perforations, and more. Specific responsibilities include routine long term storage processing, administrative tasks, lab cleaning support, distribution, quality control of labeling/packaging and maintain efficient production operations for CorneaGen.

What else should I know about this position?

This is a full-time, hourly position, schedules for 40 hrs/week with a core schedule of 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F. Due to the nature of this work, this position is 100% in-person – remote work is not available for this role.

What if I’ve never done this type of work before?

Not a problem! We will provide on-the-job training to give you the skills and knowledge needed to become a Long-Term Tissue Processing Technologist! What we ask of you is that:

• You have received your high school diploma or equivalent; additional experience in a laboratory or health care environment, or a B.S. degree in a life science field education is a bonus.
• Your previous work experience demonstrates that you are able to collaborate with others on a team, have a strong attention to detail, and can communicate effectively (written, verbal, etc.) within a professional work environment.

What compensation and benefits do you offer?

The hourly rate for this position is a minimum of $25.40/hour up to a maximum of $27.00/hr.

• Generous employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental and vision premiums) for all employees, plus minimal premium contributions to cover dependents.
• Retirement benefits, with a 5% company match plus opportunities for additional employer contributions.
• Paid time off, including 12 company holidays and 2+ weeks of PTO, with opportunities to accrue additional PTO based on tenure.
• Costco or similar wholesale club membership reimbursement
• Short-term and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and more!

As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. CorneaGen does not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, political ideology, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, color, military or veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. CorneaGen is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals that require accommodations in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at [phone] for assistance.