Are you a detail-oriented perfectionist with a knack for finding the smallest errors? Do you have a passion for quality and a desire to make a difference? If so, then we have the perfect job for you!
Company Overview
We are a dedicated non-profit organization committed to restoring sight by recovering, processing, and evaluating corneal tissue for transplant. Located in Oklahoma City, we collaborate with top corneal surgeons to provide approximately 500 corneas annually for transplant procedures both locally and globally.
Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our team. In this vital role, you will oversee the implementation and maintenance of quality systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Your expertise will help uphold the highest quality standards in our tissue processing operations, supporting our mission to facilitate the gift of sight through rigorous quality assurance practices.
Our Quality Assurance team is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who can think critically and solve problems creatively.
In this role, your responsibilities may include:
*Reviewing/auditing records and procedures for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
*Follow-up and data entry of recipient post operative information for transplanted tissues
*Contributing to the development and maintenance of quality assurance processes and procedures.
*Maintaining a QA log of charts/files/lab records reviewed, noting any deficiencies, corrective actions needed, etc. Where indicated, inform the Quality Director of problems or concerns related to tissue recovery, screening, processing, documentation, and distribution, as well as postoperative follow-up.
*Being familiar with, understanding and implementing the FDA’s Good Tissue Practices (GTPs), as well as regulatory Medical Standards and Advisories.
*Assist in training sessions for staff as it relates to quality assurance.
*Assisting in receiving, investigating and reporting departures, deviations, adverse reactions, and corrective actions as needed.
*Performing other duties as necessary and as assigned by management.
If you are a detail-oriented individual who is passionate about quality, then we encourage you to apply for this position.
More info:
The Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank is a non-profit organization that recovers corneal tissue from deceased donors and prepares the tissue for placement and transplant to recipients in need. In effect, the eye bank facilitates the restoration of sight. Eye bank technicians recover the tissue, gather and organize relevant donor medical/social information, and perform other duties to determine if each tissue is safe for transplant. The tissues are frequently processed in the eye bank laboratory to surgeon specification for each surgery need. The Quality Assurance Coordinator works with the technicians to ensure that all pertinent and required information is sought out and documented. The Quality Assurance Coordinator also performs audits of donor files and laboratory records, and reports findings to and works under the supervision of the Director of Quality Assurance. These duties are performed primarily at a computer station, and frequent communication is performed via a variety of methods. The coordinator may have exposure to graphic medical images and will frequently read records that describe circumstances leading to death and the attempts at life-saving measures used during the process. Time is of the essence in all cases so deadlines and pressure to perform at a fast pace are to be expected. Attention to detail is the most important of all skills in this position.
The Quality Assurance Coordinator should have a bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or at least 2 years’ experience working in a regulated industry.
Knowledge and experience with FDA regulations and quality systems (cGTP or cGMP) are highly preferred. Technical writing, medical knowledge, and medical terminology are also preferred to understand aspects of eye banking. Consideration will be given to candidates with equivalent experience or knowledge from a cross-over profession or industry. The coordinator should be familiar with MS Office and donor databases. The position requires excellent people skills, as well as effective written and verbal skills for both internal and external communication. Must also be organized, detail oriented, and have excellent critical thinking and analytical skills. Familiarity with EBAA or AATB medical standards is a plus.
Driving may be required; a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle is a requirement for employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 403(b) - matching up to 15%
- Health insurance (paid by the company)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Work Location: In person
Qualifications
- Proven experience practicing in an industrial or manufacturing engineering role within a regulated environment such as tissue banking, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices.
- Strong knowledge of quality standards including ISO 9001, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), CGMP, FDA regulations, and ISO.
- Expertise in conducting quality audits, inspections, and analysis skills for root cause identification.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills for reporting findings clearly and collaborating effectively across teams.
Join us as a Quality Assurance Coordinator to make a meaningful impact by ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and excellence in tissue processing — helping us fulfill our mission of restoring sight worldwide!
Pay: $47,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
