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Tiger BioSciences · 1 week ago

Coordinator Support Associate (FT, rotating weekends)

Hickory, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Tiger BioSciences is seeking a focused and highly detail-oriented individual to join their Birth Tissue Recovery team as a Coordinator Support Associate in Hickory, N.C. This role involves supporting the daily function of the lab and donation program, overseeing lab management, and performing tissue evaluations while upholding sterility and cleanliness standards.

BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Understand and comply with privacy rules and regulations

Perform tasks overseen and/or regulated by the AATB, FDA, and applicable state and federal agencies

Compliance with Company standard operating procedures, and training related to the identification of potential donors, obtaining informed consent and related documentation, performing tissue acquisition/collection procedures, and maintaining hospital relations necessary for performance of duties

Successfully complete a hospital orientation and credentialing process

Obtain blood specimens from hospital staff, document and maintain chain-of-custody

Obtain pertinent patient medical records

Perform hands-on aseptic placenta tissue acquisition procedures including, when applicable, being present in the operating room, interacting with OR staff, accepting freshly delivered placenta

Accurate, timely, and complete documentation of all activities

Label, package, and ship tissue and lab specimens

Excellent communication skills

Review records and forms for completion and accuracy

Record temperatures and maintain records

Maintain and clean laboratory equipment

Prepare temperature records

Provides support to PDC

Record keeping, facility maintenance, tissue storage, inventory, receipt and stocking of supplies, and other assigned duties

Qualification

Aseptic tissue acquisitionClinical background experienceMedical terminologyDocumentation practicesInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Two years of clinical background experience (e.g., CST, RNs, CTBS) or equivalent tissue banking experience OR Associate degree preferred (in Life Sciences, Biology, or Nursing preferred)

Successfully complete a background and reference check, drug screening, and be subject to periodic, unannounced re-testing

Must have working knowledge of medical terminology and good documentation practices

Must be able to perform aseptic tissue acquisition procedures

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift 30 pounds

Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional bedside manner required

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people, including patients and hospital staff

Must be able to work well under pressure without compromise to quality of work

Must have current valid Driver's License, auto insurance and reliable transportation