Processing Support Technician

Processing Support Technician - dermis 

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Bayside)

Department: Production & Logistics

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday-Friday 1:45PM-10:30PM; OT & On-Call as needed; Essential Personnel
Clinical Classification: Clinical

LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.

LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (“OPO”) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provisions of organs, tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the field of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

How you will contribute to LifeNet Health’s success:

As a Processing Support Technician, you would perform all aspects of circulating and in-process documentation of tissues and equipment/materials for all processing cleanrooms in a FDA regulated environment.

Important: You will be required to sit, stand, bend, walk and lift up to 50 lbs. for the duration of the shift; as well as wear personal protective equipment to include: surgical gowns, masks, visors or goggles and caps.

This role is critical to the LifeNet Health mission because it directly supports the team preparing the donor’s gifts and transitioning them to the lifesaving and health restoring allografts for patients around the globe.

What you’ll do:

• Circulating support for all processing rooms which includes obtaining necessary equipment/tools/items, preparing processing materials, and preparing samples for transport
• Perform set-up, break-down, and terminal cleaning events for all processing rooms and cleans and inspects general areas as needed, which includes the removal and documentation of post-processing materials and forms and bio-hazardous waste
• Inventory and organize supplies and equipment necessary for processing.
• Perform environmental monitoring (touch plating of clean rooms and general areas), prepares processing materials, and orders/stocks supplies and equipment for clean rooms.
• Monitor temperatures and maintains specified equipment (freezers, refrigerators, and incubators) as required.

What you’ll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• High School Diploma or GED
• No years of work history required

These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Databases

• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Able to convey information verbally and in writing
• Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Able to prioritize multiple, competing priorities and manage time/workload

Why work at LifeNet Health?

We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. You will not find another company with a culture as strong as ours.

• 403(b) and Profit-Sharing Plan
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Corporate sponsored events for employees
• Work-life balance with generous paid time off to include vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
  • 18 vacation days
  • 9 sick days
  • 7 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal career, skill, and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness Program (gym reimbursement, monthly wellness webinars, mental health toolkit, financial resources, and much more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and members of their household
• Dedicated and passionate co-worker

Salary: $15.50/hour

* The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location and the candidate’s qualifications and prior relevant experience. These positions start at a flat rate of $15.50/hour

* Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidate's knowledge and relevant experience.

This position is eligible for an annual bonus once eligibility criteria are met. 

* All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and LifeNet Health reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law.  Further, nothing in this posting is intended to alter the “at will” relationship of a successful candidate and this posting does not constitute a specific promise.

LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.