Tissue Technician

Location :

3413 11th St E, Glencoe, MN 55336

Pay Rate:

$18 per hour

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 6:00am -2:30pm. Depending on workload, shifts on Monday/Tuesday may be longer than 8 hours, with half day on Friday. Evergen (formally RTI Surgical) is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN., Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN., Neunkirchen, DE., Glasgow, UK., and Marton, NZ. Read more about this change and Evergen s commitment to advancing regenerative medicine here: https://lnkd.in/eMSfVJkM ;

JOB SUMMARY

The Tissue Technician on the Tissue Floor is responsible for following procedures to humanely collect tissue and process orders, achieving goals set by the Tissue Supervisor on line speed, and quality of work. This position contributes to Tissue Floor operations running safely, smoothly, efficiently, cleanly and humanely. Employees must remain in compliance at all times, and contribute to team efforts.

RESPONABILITIES

Participate in the preparation of the tissue floor, workstation, equipment, and tools prior to start of processing. Safe, efficient, and precise use of cutting knives and tools in trained areas. Cross train in other abattoir areas and activities as needed. Comply with HAACP Plan, USDA guidelines, Humane Handling Procedure and MRS procedures and report any non-compliance to management. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Proper PPE use, care, maintenance and cleanliness. Avoid cross contamination between dirty and clean areas or areas outside production floor. Follow GMP and sanitation practices when maintaining and cleaning harvest floor equipment. Take on additional responsibilities as directed by management. Demonstrate effective communication skills. Interact professionally with team members and contract personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, 4 year Animal Science or Biology degree preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of working in a harvest facility preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Experience in a harvest facility preferred not required

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to work independently as part of the team. Work in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and efficiency are key components Ability to be self-motivated Ability to ensure quality product to our customers

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL

STRENGTH

Able to lift and/or carry > 50 lbs

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Proficient in English More about

Evergen:

Evergen provides customers across a diverse set of market segments with leading-edge expertise, scale, and flexibility across end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Evergen is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values:

Accountable:

We own our actions and decisions.

Agile:

We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth.

Growth Mindset:

We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.

Customer-Centric:

We prioritize customers at every touch point.

Inclusive:

We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. At Evergen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we embrace the richness of our diversity and ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we not only uphold our values but also strengthen our position as the CDMO of Choice in regenerative medicine solutions. We recognize that cultivating a growth mindset is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Through accountability and action, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute their unique perspectives to drive our collective success. Montagu Private Equity ( Montagu ), a leading European private equity firm, acquired RTI in 2020 and has supported the transformation of the company to its next level of potential. #LI-Onsite