Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on supporting the production of biological medical devices derived from porcine liver in a regulated cleanroom manufacturing environment. The Quality Control Technician works hands-on with porcine tissues, prepares and processes materials according to strict procedures, and helps maintain a sterile and compliant workspace. The position offers consistent full-time hours with some overtime, opportunities for advancement to higher technician levels, and the chance to contribute to innovative biotech products within a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cleanroom manufacturing environment to support the creation of biological medical devices derived from porcine liver.
• Receive porcine livers and verify that incoming materials meet established requirements and documentation standards.
• Trim porcine livers and prepare tissue samples according to defined specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Scoop, measure, and mix chemical solutions for use with porcine livers, following aseptic and sterile processing techniques.
• Perform decellularization of porcine livers using established protocols, ensuring consistency and quality in processed tissues.
• Create, cut, and prepare specific tissue pieces for use in medical devices, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Sterilize the cleanroom environment and equipment in accordance with SOPs and good manufacturing practice (GMP) requirements.
• Follow all SOPs and GMP guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards throughout the production process.
• Work in the cleanroom during non-build weeks to support assembly activities and related production tasks.
• Assemble components and materials as needed to support device production and quality control activities.
• Sweep floors, clean work areas, and perform general housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe, organized, and sterile environment.
• Update manufacturing records (MFR) and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner to reflect production activities.
• Support administrative tasks, including order receiving, shipping, and related paperwork, as needed.
• Assist with sterile processing and sterilization of equipment, materials, and workspaces.
• Apply aseptic technique consistently when handling tissues, solutions, and equipment.
• Collaborate with a small team of technicians and partner with the research and development (R&D) team on production and process-related tasks.
• Work directly with porcine livers during production and assist R&D with porcine kidneys and other tissues during downtime.
• Stand for extended periods and safely lift bins and livers weighing approximately 5-15 pounds throughout the workday.
• Adhere to production timelines, ensuring that products move from start to finish according to the established Monday-to-following-Tuesday schedule.
• Participate in build weeks and non-build weeks, adapting to varying start times, workloads, and mandatory overtime as required.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience working within a cleanroom setting.
• Associate degree in a medical or science field.
• Experience following SOPs in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, including accurate documentation and adherence to procedures.
• Hands-on experience with cleanroom practices and protocols.
• Ability to perform sterile processing and apply aseptic technique when handling tissues and solutions.
• Experience with chemical mixing in a controlled or regulated environment.
• Ability to perform tissue trimming and handling of biological samples.
• Knowledge of basic biology concepts relevant to working with animal tissues.
• Capability to stand for most of the workday and safely lift 5-15 pound bins and livers.
• Comfort working in a regulated environment with defined timelines and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in a scientific field such as biology is preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory setting working with porcine or other animal tissue is highly beneficial.
• Background in roles such as butcher, barista, quality technician in the food industry, landscaping, or similar hands-on positions, especially when combined with an outdated or prior scientific degree.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations, tissue samples, sterile processing, and aseptic techniques.
• Experience with chemical handling, chemical mixing, and sterilization processes.
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs and manufacturing records with high accuracy.
• Interest in working in a biotech environment with opportunities for advancement to Technician II and Technician III levels.
• Comfort working independently within a smaller team while maintaining strong communication with colleagues and R&D staff.

Work Environment

The role is based in a new biotech facility with a cleanroom that is being built out and expanded. The team will initially consist of three technicians who work closely with the research and development (R&D) team. The position involves direct, hands-on work with porcine livers during production and support for R&D activities, including work with porcine kidneys, during downtime. The environment is regulated and follows GMP standards, with a focus on sterile processing, aseptic technique, and strict adherence to SOPs. Production runs on a defined timeline, with products moving from start on Monday to shipment the following Tuesday. Work hours are structured around build and non-build weeks. Non-build weeks typically run Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling around 36 hours per week. Build weeks generally require 40+ hours, with some mandatory overtime (approximately 42-44 hours). During build weeks, Monday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday shifts start between 6:00-6:30 a.m. and end around 4:30-5:00 p.m.; Friday shifts usually start at 7:00 a.m. and end when production is complete, often around 1:00-2:00 p.m. The work requires standing for most of the day and lifting 5-15 pound bins and livers. The dress code aligns with cleanroom and sterile environment requirements, including appropriate protective clothing and adherence to all cleanliness and safety protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of plymouth, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in plymouth,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.

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