Lab Processing Technician

Mission: Eversight’s mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research.

Our Culture Story: Imagine you’re unable to see a loved one’s eyes as they smile. You can’t see their face as they call your name, or your own face in the mirror as you start each day. This is what life is like for millions of people coping with vision loss.

Now, imagine your eyesight is restored. You can suddenly see all the color and sights of the world around you. Your life is transformed. This is the power of eye donation, corneal transplantation and vision research. This is what Eversight team members make possible every day.

For more than 75 years, Eversight has enabled donors and their families to give the gift of sight. We ensure that their gifts transform the lives of those suffering from blindness, and advance new treatments and cures for blindness.

Summary 

A Clinical Technician, Tissue Processing is responsible for all aspects of processing eye tissue and laboratory duties and assignments as required in compliance with Eversight and EBAA Medical Standards and with state and federal regulations.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:  Non-Exempt

Schedule: 7:30am-5:30pm (4 days per week) includes holiday and weekend rotation

Essential Job Functions   

• Process ocular tissue to include, but is not limited to: slit lamp bio-microscopy, specular microscopy, OCT, microkeratome processing and DMEK processing, rinses, trims, tissue transfers, scleral preservation and splitting tissue.
• Performs cell counting and evaluation of processed tissue.   
• Prepares the packaging and coordinates the transportation of tissue.
• Performs cleaning and routine maintenance on surgical instruments, autoclave and processing rooms.
• Performs tissue inventory, supply inventory and rotation of older supplies.  
• Enters data into applicable systems.
• Assists with general laboratory duties as needed.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations, etc.
• Night and weekend coverage and on-call as scheduled.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Values of Eversight.
• Other Duties: New tasks, duties and responsibilities may be added at any time, with or without notice to the employee. This job description is not intended to cover or describe all of the tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to or asked to perform.

Qualifications  

Education: Undergraduate studies in medical, biology or science related field preferred.

Experience: Prior experience in a clinical or lab setting is preferred.   

Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to effectively plan and execute complex tasks. Ability to interact professionally with peers.  

Knowledge: Proficiency in slit lamp and specular microscopy evaluation of tissue and use of other laboratory equipment after appropriate training. Valid driver’s license.   

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave & more

Work Environment & Physical Demands  

Work is performed in a laboratory setting, such as a hospital operating room, with potential exposure to communicable disease or hazardous materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, bend, stoop, twist, lift and stand. Limited noise, room temperature fluctuations and dust are possible. Routine use of a computer. Travel to procurement sites is required.  Use of personal vehicle is required when traveling within the service area.

The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.