Tissue Processing Technologist I

CorneaGen is a mission-driven company committed to transforming how corneal surgeons treat and care for the cornea. Based in Seattle, the company is innovating the next generation of cornea care, from new medical devices and biologics to therapeutics and interventions. CorneaGen supports corneal surgeons and their patients with a spectrum of services, including the latest in innovative products, delivery of the highest quality tissue, surgeon education, and advocacy for patient access and reimbursement policies.

Primary Purpose:

Perform routine cornea tissue pre-cutting for research and transplant and assist in distribution of pre-cut tissue to local, national, and international surgeons and to other eye banks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine pre-cutting cornea tissue dissection for research and transplant.
• Provide assistance to processor during pre-cutting of tissue.
• Perform precise specular evaluation of routine transplant and pre-cut donor tissue. 
• Ensure all applicable FDA, EBAA, CorneaGen and state regulatory policies are followed.
• Assist in distribution of pre-cut tissue to local, national, and international surgeons and to other eye banks. 
• Implement research projects involving pre-cut tissue under direction of the Clinical Operations leadership and Medical Directors.
• Gather and assist in the analysis of data related to the pre-cut procedure, process and distribution.
• Work with CorneaGen distribution staff, and other distribution organizations to efficiently and accurately provide tissue for pre-cut needs or routine transplant needs in a timely manner.
• Assist distribution staff in managing relationships with local, national, and international surgeons and other key contacts.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
• In all daily activities, strive to support the Mission, Vision, and Values of CorneaGen.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: 

• Ability to work long hours, nights, and weekends when needed.
• A personal commitment to organ and tissue donation required.
• In all daily activities, strive to support the Mission and Values of CorneaGen

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• High School or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Laboratory, Ophthalmology, or eye banking experience preferred.

Be trained and signed off on 1 of the Major Skills of Tissue Processing. This can include DSAEK, DMEK, slit lamping, L-DESK, and IEK.

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 (206) 701-5840 for assistance.