At Xtant Medical, our mission is to honor the gift of donation by allowing our patients to live as full and complete a life as possible. We are seeking a full-time, non-exempt Bio-Manufacturing Technician - Processing to join our team on-site in Belgrade, MT. It offers a pay rate of $24/hour and includes the benefits listed below. If you enjoy working as a team and want to grow your career, you’ve found the right place at Xtant Medical!

Benefits:

• Medical-Dental-Vision
• Generous PTO Schedule
• Corporate Gym Discount
• 401(k)
• Well-Being Programs / LifeBalance Discount Program
• Life & AD&D Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Tax Savings, plus more...

Responsibilities of the Bio-Manufacturing Technician - Processing: (Included, but not limited to)

• Responsible for debriding, shaping, sizing, grinding, milling, demineralizing, labeling, and packaging of human tissue intended for transplantation
• Aseptically set up processing cleanroom, equipment, and supplies for use during processing and packaging procedures
• Inspect all processing reagents, supplies, instruments, and equipment prior to use to ensure acceptability for use in tissue processing
• Safely operate, monitor, and maintain processing instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and equipment-specific SOPs when applicable
• Safely prepare and handle processing reagents and solutions according to SDS and SOPs and follow OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards, Universal Precautions, and current Good Tissue Practices (cGTP) when handling biological material
• Accurately assign and verify appropriate product codes and dimension/volume specifications
• Perform in-process Quality Control (QC) as required by Xtant SOPs and the Quality System
• Accurately enter appropriate donor and graft information into material tracking reports
• Assist in donor tissue and material movement
• Legibly and accurately complete all documentation associated with assigned duties in accordance with current GDP and review the information of others as required

Requirements for the Bio-Manufacturing Technician - Processing:

• High school diploma required
• Two-year degree or more in the Physical or Life Sciences, Healthcare, or Engineering is a plus or equivalent advanced training/certifications and experience
• Willing to acquire Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) certification
• Knowledge of human anatomy is preferred
• Knowledge and experience in biologics manufacturing or other relevant cleanroom/aseptic environments is preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques, such as acid-base reactions, measuring and mixing reagents, and general laboratory equipment is desired
• Basic computer skills are required, such as knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other software as necessary

Working Conditions

• Working conditions include normal office environment, environmentally controlled areas (ECAs), cleanrooms, and decontamination areas
• May require evening work and weekend work
• Shift times may vary depending on the needs of the department. Employee’s shift will be subject to change based on those needs
• Will operate precision cutting equipment and other various tissue processing machinery
• Must have excellent manual dexterity and good eye/hand/foot coordination
• May require 4 hours of continuous standing
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks/motions
• Must be able to record information legibly by hand
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 60 lbs.

Health and Safety

• Duties will include direct contact with human tissue, blood, bone, and fluids
• Must adhere to all health and safety requirements specified when entering processing, device manufacturing, and decontamination areas and in the handling of company products
• This position will often be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to scrubs, laboratory coat, gloves, face shields, helmets, boot covers, and sterile suits
• Will require experience or training in the routine handling of chemicals and biohazards
• Will require OSHA blood borne pathogen training, SDS familiarity, and other safety training as applicable
• Hepatitis B vaccine is highly recommended and provided to employees who may have contact with human tissue at no cost to the employee. Any employee who declines a Hepatitis B vaccine will be required to sign a waiver

About Us:

We aim to improve the quality of life for our patients by designing, manufacturing and distributing medical devices and human tissues for transplants that are safe, effective and meet the needs of our customers.

Xtant Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.