What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Manager position at Tissue Source, LLC?
Quality Assurance Manager
Location: Frankfort, IN | Type: Full-Time, Salaried | Reports to: CEO/President
About Tissue Source
Tissue Source, LLC is a trusted supplier of porcine tissue used in medical devices, biologics, research, and biotech industries. Since 2007, we’ve been dedicated to delivering high-quality, compliant products that help advance scientific research and improve global healthcare outcomes.
The Role
Tissue Source seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and maintain our Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and client requirements. As part of a small but growing business, this role offers a rare opportunity to apply your quality expertise to help shape our direction and support our growth—while still engaging in hands-on work. You’ll also travel weekly to our offsite abattoir to oversee tissue collection, ensuring quality, traceability, and regulatory compliance throughout the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and continuously improve all aspects of the QMS, including SOPs, risk management, change controls, CAPA, and supplier qualifications.
- Lead internal and external audits, training programs, and customer feedback management.
- Support tissue collections to ensure compliance with client specifications and approve product release.
- Conduct training, quality metrics tracking, and management reviews.
- Spearhead strategic quality initiatives that adapt to evolving business needs and drive organizational growth
Who You Are
- Experienced in Quality Assurance/Quality Control within regulated industries (medical device experience preferred).
- Comfortable working hands-on with pig tissues and organs, with the ability to travel once a week to the offsite abattoir.
- Strong communicator with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with quality management software.
What will set you apart:
- Bachelor’s in Science, Biology, Management, or related field
- Experience with ISO 13485 and FDA-regulated systems
- Familiarity with animal-derived biological materials and shipping regulations
Why Join Us?
At Tissue Source, we live by our core values: Quality, Innovation, Integrity, Customer Service, Consultative Collaboration, Commitment, and Success. You’ll join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on medical research and patient care worldwide.
Benefits:
PTO
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
If you're passionate about quality and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship (now or in the future)
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