Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what's possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care. This opportunity does have a $1,000 sign on bonus. The **Tissue Processing Technician** will carry out manufacturing practices in a cGMP biotechnical facility. The position entails the manual processing of porcine urinary bladders, which includes all aspects from collections of raw materials to packaging of the final product. Following training, work will be expected to be performed independently to a high degree of standard in biomaterial handling, always following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Tissue Processing Technician I is the entry level into the Tissue Processing Technician job group. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Collection of raw materials + Rinse and initial cleaning of raw materials upon receipt + Separation and removal of unwanted tissues + Disinfection + Preparation of storage and cleaning solutions + Document and track materials and solutions + Process raw materials for final product including, but not limited to cutting/trimming to size, lyophilizing, and packaging + Perform inspections during processing as called for in SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). + Build, cut, package and label devices + Cross-train and perform duties as needed in different process areas (clean rooms, raw materials etc.) + Make suggestions that would improve the work environment or material processing + Keep track of when supplies become low or need to be purchased + Perform other tasks as needed **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** + High school diploma or equivalent + Similar experience preferred Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Good work ethic, dependable and punctual + Able to work well in both group setting and independently + Flexible and adaptable to changing assignments + Working knowledge of GMP and ISO standards preferred **TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED** + Operation of specialty equipment (ex: lyophilizer, condenser, die press, etc.) **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** + Repetitive motion of wrists, arms, and hands + Lifting of up to 40 lbs. + Standing for two hours or more; sitting for two hours or more + Ability to properly apply and remove sterile gowning + Ability to work with raw materials (porcine bladders) + Clean room environment; must be able to properly gown and de-gown + Handling of raw materials (porcine bladder) required + May encounter strong odor of strong cleaning material Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. If you'd like more information on your rights under the law, please see the following notices: EEO Is the Law (https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/index.cfm) | EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/ada\_veterans\_employers.cfm) Integra LifeSciences is committed to provide qualified applicants and employees who are disabled veterans or individuals with disabilities with needed reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA (https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/fs-ada.cfm) . If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, please email us at careers@integralife.com or call us at 855-936-2666. Integra - Employer Branding from Integra LifeSciences on Vimeo (https://player.vimeo.com/video/265760526)