Medical Shipping Coordinator

Position Purpose The Medical Shipping Coordinator’s primary responsibility is the packaging of outgoing shipments and receiving incoming tissue from Lions World Vision Institute (LWVI) branch locations and partner organizations. In addition, this role will perform basic laboratory and distribution functions including laboratory maintenance, data entry, handling of tissue, along with the processing of various types of paperwork. These tasks will be in accordance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Good Tissue Practices (GTP’s), Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA), and other state and federal regulatory bodies, and LWVI’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This position may be required to work a rotating schedule to include weekends. Schedule: On-site Position works Saturday through Tuesday, 8am to 6:30pm ET. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop knowledge of EBAA, FDA and LWVI policies and procedures Responsible for the receiving of incoming tissue and bloods and entering necessary information into database Responsible for the receiving, packaging and shipping of Ocular tissue for transplant Clean/maintain/restock Transplant Laboratory Assist with the uploading of tissue to internal and external websites Verify the integrity of shipments and all associated paperwork Receive, inspect and label tissue in quarantine from branch and contracted offices Evaluate and document receipt conditions and enter information into internal systems Document and communicate unsatisfactory package receipt conditions as needed Perform all job functions in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations, Eye Bank Association of American Medical Standards, and LWVI standard operating procedures Other duties as assigned. Compensation and Benefits $18.80 $21.10 per hour Paid time off with a starting maximum of 144.04 hours per year. 8 Company paid Holidays. Medical, Dental, and Vision plan offerings for employees and their eligible dependents. All Vision plans 100% employer paid. Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short Term Disability. Offerings of Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment for employee and their eligible dependents. An employee may voluntarily designate a percentage of their salary towards employer sponsored 401(k). LWVI will match the employee's contribution up to 6% of the employee's salary. Discounts on Pet Insurance and other items such as phone plans, movie tickets, etc. Work Environment The work environment described here are 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 office like-environment. Open discussions about donor health and circumstances of death occur throughout the day. Equipment required for this position include but are not limited to, sterile supplies that may contain latex, surgical gloves and sterile attire, standard office space and equipment, standard PC equipment, printers, telephone and headset. Professional Appearance Standards We are proud to foster a workplace that balances professionalism with personal comfort. Team members are expected to maintain a business casual appearance that reflects a clean and polished image. Our standards permit: Natural hair colors Visible tattoos that are appropriate in nature Simple piercings, such as ear piercings and nose studs All other piercings are not permitted during scheduled work hours; however, clear retainers may be worn in place of metal jewelry. Please note that certain roles may require designated uniforms or safety attire in accordance with job duties. If you are comfortable adhering to these guidelines, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming motivated and professional individuals to our team. As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment.…

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