Tissue Processing Tech 1

Tissue Processing Tech

Location: 1425 Innovation Place, West Lafayette, IN

$17.00-$19.00/hr

Annual bonus potential of $2500.00

This position follows a 9/80 schedule (44 hours one week and 36 the next week) in our West Lafayette facility, Dry Production area:

Regular Workdays: MondayThursday, 6:00 AM 3:30 PM

Friday Schedule: Every other Friday off; on working Fridays, 6:00 AM 2:30 PM

Breaks: One 30-minute unpaid lunch and two 15-minute paid breaks per shift

Cook Biotech is now Evergen! This rebrand reflects our strategic evolution as a leading CDMO in regenerative medicine and comes at the end of a significant year for the business, including the successful acquisitions of Cook Biotech in IN. and Collagen Solutions, MN. Our new brand identity emphasizes our unique positioning as the only CDMO offering a comprehensive portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale.

Evergen (formally RTI Surgical) is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN., Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN., Neunkirchen, DE., Glasgow, UK., and Marton, NZ.

The Tissue Processing Tech position at West Lafayette in Dry Production offers a clear, structured career path from entry-level to highly skilled technician. New team members start with hands-on, one-on-one training with a dedicated trainer, allowing plenty of time to learn, practice, and adapt before working independently.

In this role, employees will develop technical skills in their assigned areas, gain an understanding of Evergen's rules and regulations, and build confidence in reading and following work instructions. Team members work in a supportive, collaborative environment and gradually transition to working with minimal supervision as they grow in their role.

Team members typically arrive a few minutes early for their shift to go into the locker room and put on their required PPE including shoe covers, hair nets, face masks, and frocks/gowns. After gowning, the team attends a morning meeting to review the daily tasks and priorities.

Once in the production area, team members:

Set up their aseptic workstations and follow work instructions displayed on tablets

Work with animal tissue to manufacture medical devices according to specifications

Perform detailed, handcraft work that requires focus, precision, and adherence to written procedures

Spend about 90% of the shift seated, working closely alongside team members in a cleanroom environment

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs tissue processing activities that produce the highest level of quality and yield outcomes in accordance with Work Instructions (IWs).
• Responsible for accurately processing tissue products and meeting production schedules.
• Works safely, dons appropriate PPE, and applies excellent aseptic techniques in a clean room / controlled environment performing individual tasks or contributing to a team effort.
• Understands requirements to properly dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Accurately completes paperwork and performs data entry in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
• Perform duties to support key annual performance metrics for operations
• Propose and implement continues improvement idea.
• Speak, listen and act honestly, positively and considerately

RECOMMENDED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• HS diploma or equivalent required
• Proven track record of reliability, a great attitude, and desire to learn

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Move or lift heavy objects (10-50 pounds)
• Constant stationary position (sitting)
• Frequent (>75%) fine manipulation using hands and fingers (pinching, touching, pulling, wrapping)

ENVIRONMENT:

• Constant wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Rigidly controlled and sterile environment; possible work near biomedical and chemical hazards

More about Evergen:

Evergen provides customers across a diverse set of market segments with leading-edge expertise, scale, and flexibility across end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Evergen is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values:

• Accountable: We own our actions and decisions.
• Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth.
• Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.
• Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point.
• Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated.

At Evergen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we embrace the richness of our diversity and ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we not only uphold our values but also strengthen our position as the CDMO of Choice in regenerative medicine solutions. We recognize that cultivating a growth mindset is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Through accountability and action, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute their unique perspectives to drive our collective success.

Montagu Private Equity ("Montagu"), a leading European private equity firm, acquired RTI in 2020 and has supported the transformation of the company to its next level of potential.