Job Description

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team!

About LifeLink
More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today.

What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation.

Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients.

We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture— Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.

If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you.

What You’ll Do
As a Birth Tissue Tech Assistant, you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission.

Responsible for activities associated with tissue processing. These areas include, but are not limited to debridement, dissection, cleaning and disinfection, cutting, culturing and packaging of tissue for transplant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Circulate in clean room setting.
• Thorough knowledge and comprehension of cleaning, cutting, packaging and culturing of allografts.
• Create clear and accurate records as it relates to the proper documentation of processing procedures.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of, and adhere to, protocols set forth in the LifeLink Tissue Bank Standards and Procedures Manual.
• Attain and maintain basic knowledge and understanding of equipment and instrumentation being used for processing.
• Assist in the preparation of all sterile work areas and supplies needed for various stages of birth tissue processing.
• Observe environmental conditions and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of clean room disinfection and cleaning including but not limited to ancillary areas and class 100 clean rooms.
• Attain and maintain basic knowledge of central services sterilization processes and techniques.
• Attain a thorough understanding of placenta recovery and critical times.
• Learn and understand processing procedures for birth tissue allografts.
• Perform data entry in the LTS/BTM system.
• Pass random observational audits by manager, supervisor and Quality Assurance as necessary for the Birth Tissue Tech Assistant position.
• Adhere to the Processing Department Time and Attendance Policy.

Who You Are

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference
• Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
• High School diploma, higher education preferred.
• Ability to work with craftsman type equipment and tooling.
• Ability to stand for ninety percent of the work time.
• Demonstrated interpersonal ability to interact with fellow staff members, supervisors and management.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity are necessary to prepare tissue for clinical use in an aseptic manner.
• Demonstrated physical ability to lift, carry and/or move equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds.
• A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment

Working Conditions:

Extended hours may be necessary during peak processing periods. Working environment temperature may vary from 68 degrees F to 80 degrees F. Hazardous conditions include, but are not limited to, the use of Hydrochloric Acid and Ethyl Alcohol in the work area, the potential of exposure to bodily fluids and the possibility of obtaining cuts and/or punctures to skin from sharp instruments and equipment. All necessary safety equipment and instruction will be provided.

OSHA Risk Classification: High

Why LifeLink?

Be part of an organization with a legacy of saving lives and giving hope

Join a passionate and supportive team across Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico

COMPANY PAID Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance

Generous COMPANY PAID Pension Plan for your Retirement

Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays

Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit

Work with purpose, knowing your efforts directly touch lives

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LifeLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.

Ready to Help Change Lives?
Your next career move could be the most meaningful one yet.