Tissue Technician

Job Title: Tissue Technician

Job Description

The role of Tissue Processing Technician involves working on the second shift in a controlled biomedical manufacturing environment. This entry-level position focuses on developing technical skills and understanding the rules and regulations in tissue processing. Employees will learn to follow work instructions, work in teams, and operate with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue processing activities to ensure high-quality and yield outcomes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Accurately process tissue products and adhere to production schedules.
• Work safely, don appropriate clean room lab attire, and apply excellent aseptic techniques in a clean room environment.
• Properly dispose of waste in accordance with established guidelines.
• Complete paperwork accurately and perform data entry following Good Documentation Practices.
• Store and move tissue to maintain accurate inventories of tissue in-process.
• Conduct cycle count activities according to SOPs.
• Assist in reviewing and updating SOPs, work instructions, and procedures.
• Act as a technical expert in tissue processing, advising colleagues and engineers on techniques and improvement opportunities.
• Support key annual performance metrics for operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities during team meetings and other settings.

Essential Skills

• Experience in Tissue Processing, Clean Room, ISO Clean Room, Sterile Tech, Tissue Banking
• Knowledge of Sterilization and Decontamination processes
• Lab Support skills
• Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in GMP, GLP, Clinical Lab, Aseptic environment, or Tissue/Specimen Processing

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alachua, FL.

The pay range for this position is $18.25 - $18.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Alachua,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.