Description

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Joining Movora is more than just a career choice; it's an opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that’s leading the way in veterinary health. Every connection we establish and each impact we create contributes to the greater goal. At Movora, your role goes beyond just a job title; you become an integral part of a movement that truly makes a difference – benefiting you, our team, the wider community, and pets across the globe.

At Movora, our Employee Value Proposition is deeply rooted in our Core Values and Vision. It reflects our commitment to enhancing the lives and mobility of companion animals, embodying who we are and what we strive to achieve.

Empowering You: Your growth is our priority. We're here to nurture your talents and cheer on your success. You bring the skills; we provide the support and opportunities.

Teamwork & Integrity: With a spirit of collaboration, we respect and trust each other. Your contributions help us advance veterinary health as one strong, skilled team.

Inclusive & Fair: Movora is your home away from home. We're dedicated to diversity, work-life balance, and ensuring everyone gets their fair share of rewards and recognition.

Position Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Tissue Procurement Technologist is to provide technical and laboratory support for acquisition and processing of transplantable tissue grafts for veterinary patients and research customers. This person is responsible for performing all aspects of graft manufacturing including procurement and processing activities, production planning, supply & labeling preparation, hands-on processing, clean-up and maintaining general readiness for procedures. It will also involve some laboratory testing, maintenance of the laboratory, management of documentation, and assistance with quality control audit procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the recovery and processing of transplantable tissues for veterinary use.
• Assist with maintaining the lab, including: Runing equipment such as the freeze-dryer, residual moisture balance, processing equipment, etc., Participate in monitoring and maintaining needed supplies and equipment, Sterilization of equipment and supplies and Participating in regular maintenance of Clean Room and Laboratory facility
• Basic lab testing, such as monitoring culture tubes, preparing samples for testing, operating the pH meter, etc.
• Assist with documentation in our process tracking system for graft manufacturing.
• Participate in writing, reviewing, and revising technical manuals and protocols and other relevant procedures.
• Help with packing and shipping orders and receiving supplies, as needed.
• Documentation organization and management
• Position may involve periodic “on call” responsibilities.
• Other general duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 years of on-the-job experience in a surgical setting (animal or human), tissue banking, clean room or sterile technique required. 
• Veterinary Technician preferred but not required.
• High school diploma required, Associates in a related field preferred.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement.
• Comfortable working hands on with animal donor cadavers.
• Familiarity with computer programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, networking, etc.)