Tissue Processing Technician, Irvine, CA

Job Title: Tissue Processing Technician

Location: Irvine, CA

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Industry: Medical Device 

Compensation: $21.50/hr

Schedule: M-F | 7am - 3:30pm

About the Opportunity:

Manufacturing entry-level technician responsible for performing tissue preparation and processing activities used in the production of transcatheter heart valve devices. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to regulatory and quality system requirements, and the ability to work within a controlled cleanroom manufacturing environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

•Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability

•Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries

•People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work

•Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do:

Execute receiving, trimming, fixation, die-cutting and measurements for Porcine Pericardium tissue per JVT released procedures.

Use of tools – blades, scissors, forceps, dies, microscope – to perform tissue processing.

Use of equipment – Fume hood, thickness measurement, press – to perform tissue processing.

Perform verifications against specifications and defined failure modes.

Complete all operations in accordance with work instructions, good manufacturing practices, good documenting practices in compliance with the client's quality system, including recording traceable information in DHRs.

Support all manufacturing-related aspects of the project within a team.

Complete training as outlined in Training Plans.

Support activities corresponding to other work procedures, as requested, to provide support to operations processes.

Assist Engineering in root cause analysis investigation for component nonconformance.

Assist in the process development and validation for new product introductions and continuous improvement projects.

Maintain reliable and consistent attendance to support production operations, including punctual arrival and the ability to work full scheduled shifts and overtime as required to meet operational and production needs.

Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with cleanroom and safety standards.

Adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures to prevent injury, protect others, and maintain a safe work environment.

Support other operational activities and departmental needs as required.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

High School Diploma / GED

What Sets You Apart:

Strong attention to detail and ability to perform hands-on work accurately.

Ability to follow detailed procedures and perform tasks consistently.

Basic computer skills. Ability to handle animal tissue and perform wet processing procedures.

Ability to read, comprehend and speak English, and good communication skills required.

Ability to work effectively and collaborate within cross-functional teams.

Ability to complete required training and demonstrate competency on assigned processes.

Knowledge of or ability to learn GMP procedures and work effectively in a controlled manufacturing environment.

Additional Information:

Ability to work in a controlled cleanroom environment while wearing full cleanroom gowning including gown/coveralls, gloves, mask, hairnet, boot covers, and other PPE as needed.

Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods of time.

Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.

Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.

Ability to lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Ability to stand for extended periods during the work shift.

Ability to perform tasks requiring close visual acuity and attention to detail.

Ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate small tools and components.

Ability to follow strict safety, contamination control, and cleanroom protocols.

After you , you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.