Laboratory Manager (Eye Bank)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

VisionGift is a non-profit organization founded in 1975 by Lions Clubs of Oregon, we're dedicated to providing ocular tissue for transplants, research, and medical education.

Since our inception, we've enabled over 65,000 people to receive the priceless gift of sight through the tissues we procure and screen.

Our work not only supports transplant surgeons but also advances vital research projects and surgical training.

Discover more about our mission and impact at www.visiongift.org

Summary Statement : The Laboratory Manager, also known as the VGE Manager (VGEM), is responsible for oversight of the operations of VisionGift East (VGE), including processing, research projects, facilities management and distribution of ocular tissue.

The VGEM ensures that technical policy is carried out and current with all applicable industry, local, state, federal and institutional

standards and guidelines. The VGEM ensures that VGE provides the highest possible level of customer service to end using surgeons.

The VGEM requires excellent communications skills and may be called upon to participate in surgeon and researcher engagement.

As the highest level manager in a satellite location, the VGEM may be called upon to address cross-functional

areas such as tissue distribution and surgeon relations. As the Manager for the VG Satellite location, many issues will be addressed with the VGEM as the lead.

Without a full complement of staff from every department on site, the VGEM will have to address issues that are outside of the Operations department by utilizing resources and direction from other departments.

Requirements : Requirements

Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s degree or minimum of two years commensurate experience in field of eye banking coupled with managerial experience and / or knowledge of an FDA regulated environment.

Experience : Eye Bank Association of America-certified technician preferred. Must obtain EBAACEBT status within six months of hire.

Previous supervisory or management experience will be viewed favorably.

• Technical eye or tissue bank experience, e.g. tissue processing and / or distribution
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills

Essential Functions :

• Ensures that resources including facilities, staff, and equipment are in place in order to process and distribute tissue for transplant and research
• Ensures that Standard Operating Policies and Procedures are current with all applicable laws and regulations
• Participates in hiring, training and managing all VGE staff
• Evaluates tissue for suitability after importation and / or after processing
• Acts as backup to Processing and Distribution teams as needed
• Participates in the development and monitoring of the budget for VGE
• Engages with end-using surgeons regarding tissue quality, service, and improvement
• Collaborates with VP of Quality Systems to resolve issues and implement corrective actions / preventative actions
• Requires travel for meetings and trips to VGW for training
• Requires on-call rotation for addressing urgent processing, distribution, and facilities needs

In addition to the hourly wage, VisionGift offers a generous benefit package including, but not limited to :

• 7 paid holidays, 1 DEI holiday and 1 floating holiday
• 3 weeks PTO to in the first year which increases with tenure
• Sabbatical leave
• Medical, dental, and vision employee premiums paid in full
• Employer-funded HRA
• $20,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Voluntary benefits such as Dependent Care and FSA
• Paid parental leave and more!

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS :

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the job post.

We are more interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed.

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