Laboratory Services Specialist I ( Night Shift)

Position Purpose

The Laboratory Services position is responsible for the evaluation and processing of donated ocular tissue for transplantation. This position prepares workstations for lamellar preparations, post post-processing workstations, performs cleaning and sterilization of instruments, evaluates eye tissue, and processes eye tissue which includes but is not limited to DSAEK, DMEK, PDEK, and ALK. This position works a rotating schedule ensuring adequate coverage in the Laboratory.

Schedule and Pay

• $21.00 23.00 per hour
• Position works 7, 12hour night shift rotating shifts over twoweeks including every other weekend.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare instrument kits for sterilization
• Sterilize instrumentation
• Circulate in the lab in support of the processing of corneal tissue for lamellar preparations DSAEK, DMEK, PDEK, and ALK
• Use independent judgment to perform corneal evaluation via specular, slit lamp and black light microscopy, and OCT.
• Complete required documentation and perform data entry following Lions World Vision Institute policies and procedures.
• Perform sterile tissue processing for cornea and scleral grafts.
• Perform all functions in adherence to Lions World Vision Institute policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance at all times with FDA, EBAA, and the state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Perform laboratory maintenance following Lions World Vision Institute policies.
• Assist with packaging, shipping and receiving as needed
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous experience in Eye Banking preferred
• One to two years of experience in a related field may be substituted for education (Experience in nursing, ophthalmic technician, surgical technologist, Laboratory Research, or other allied healthcare role preferred)
• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, and disease processes preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service, attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Ability to interact with coworkers within and outside of the department
• Ability to effectively prioritize shift activities
• Knowledge of the principles of microbiology, and sterile/aseptic technique as it relates to eye banking
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Products; i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, etc.
• Knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology
• Be a selfstarter and perform work independently
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and or holidays as required
• Ability to accepted guidance

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to a laboratory-like environment and an office-like environment. The noise level is usually low. Open discussions about donor health and circumstances of death occur throughout the day. Equipment required for this position include but are not limited to, standard office space and equipment, standard PC equipment, printers, and telephone and/or headset.

Physical Demands

The physical demands representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include but are not limited to regularly required to sit, stand, talk, see and hear; needing to possess conversational hearing, with or without aid, as well as adequate vision, required to possess dexterity to operate standard office equipment, diagnostic equipment and operating microscopes, occasionally required to lift 25 pounds or more. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Lions World Vision Institute does not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, political ideology, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, color, military or veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. Lions World Vision Institute is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals that require accommodations in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at (800) 214-6356 for assistance. Lions World Vision Institute will use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

About Lions World Vision Institute

Lions World Vision Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to honoring vision as a basic human right. Our work extends around the globe and includes donor family and recipient support, advanced tissue preparation for transplant cases, innovative research and technology development, eye bank and surgeon training programs, pediatric vision services, and community-based education in local and international communities for those who are visually impaired. With our worldwide ecosystem of eye banks, surgeons, and research leaders, we work tirelessly to honor a donor’s gift by protecting and supporting sight restoration for hundreds of thousands of people—transforming lives around the world…. So the world can see.