Sterile Processing

• Responsible for the daily activities of sterile processing, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Ensure the workflow processes of decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of tissue processing instrumentation and equipment.   

• Ensure proper sterilization procedures and monitoring processes, including daily biological and chemical indicator verification.

• Maintain accurate and original records of sterilization procedures, equipment maintenance, and inventory levels.

• Operation and maintenance of reprocessing equipment, including ultrasonic baths, washer decontaminators, and autoclaves, ensuring proper function and maintenance.

• Promote and maintain a safe sterile environment, adhering to strict infection control protocols and procedures.

• Responsible for manufacturing support and controlled environment maintenance during routine production.  

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Material & Inventory Management

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming donor tissue, reagents, and processing supplies to ensure compliance with tissue banking standards.

• Accurately log all incoming and outgoing materials using inventory management systems to maintain traceability.

• Monitor stock levels of critical materials such as cleanroom supplies, sterile packaging, and lab consumables and communicate with the Supply Chain Manager as needed.

• Conduct routine cycle counts and support physical audits to ensure inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance.

 

Logistics & Material Transfer Coordination

• Coordinate the timely transfer of raw materials, parts, and finished products between suppliers, warehouses, cleanrooms, laboratories, and production areas.

• Prepare materials for shipment, including labeling, packaging, and ensuring compliance with cold chain logistics or other storage conditions as needed.

• Arrange and track shipments with third-party logistics providers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

 

Warehouse and Storage Management

• Monitor and manage inventory levels of supplies, reagents and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and timely replenishment

• Organize and maintain warehouse and storage areas for efficient material retrieval and workflow.

• Operate pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment as needed.

• Ensure proper storage conditions (e.g., refrigerated or frozen storage) for temperature-sensitive materials.

• In collaboration with Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, troubleshoot and resolve inventory discrepancies, material shortages, and storage capacity issues. 

 

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to meet material demands and production schedules.

• Support product traceability efforts by ensuring accurate lot tracking and chain of custody documentation.

• Participate in process improvements to enhance material flow, inventory accuracy, and efficiency.