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Job Summary of the Processing Technician The Processing Technician will perform debridement and processing, packaging and labeling of human tissue products for surgical transplantation while ensuring ...

Job Summary of the Processing Technician The Processing Technician will perform debridement and processing, packaging and labeling of human tissue products for surgical transplantation while ensuring ...

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How much do tissue processing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for tissue processing in Ohio is $24.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.68 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Tissue Processing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Tissue Processing, you need knowledge of laboratory procedures, strong attention to detail, and, ideally, an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a science-related field. Competency in using laboratory instruments such as microtomes, embedding centers, staining machines, and familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) is often required, with some roles preferring ASCP certification. Excellent organizational skills, teamwork, and effective communication are valued to ensure workflow efficiency and accuracy. These skills are crucial for producing high-quality tissue samples that enable accurate diagnosis and support patient care in clinical and research settings.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in Tissue Processing?

Professionals in Tissue Processing are primarily responsible for preparing, embedding, sectioning, and staining tissue samples for microscopic analysis. Day-to-day tasks often include labeling specimens, operating laboratory equipment, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring quality control. You will frequently collaborate with pathologists, histotechnologists, and other lab team members to ensure timely and accurate specimen preparation. This role may also involve meeting tight deadlines and adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards. Attention to detail and the ability to follow established protocols are key to success in this environment.

What is a Tissue Processing job?

A Tissue Processing job involves the preparation, preservation, and handling of biological tissues for medical, research, or transplant purposes. Responsibilities may include tissue recovery, sterilization, labeling, storage, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Professionals in this field work in healthcare facilities, laboratories, or tissue banks to process human or animal tissues for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research applications. Attention to detail, adherence to protocols, and knowledge of aseptic techniques are essential skills for this role.

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Tissue Processing jobs? Cities in Ohio with the most Tissue Processing job openings:
Infographic showing various Tissue Processing job openings in Ohio as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 10% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $50,374 per year, or $24.2 per hour.

Tissue Quality Assurance Specialist

Network For Hope (NFH)

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

At Network for Hope (NFH), the Tissue Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate review of tissue donor records and obtaining and communicating key donor information. This role participates in the post-recovery process for organ culture and serology reporting and verification. The Tissue QA Specialist conducts thorough quality assurance reviews, verifying specified information elements to ensure compliance with applicable accreditation standards and regulatory requirements while supporting optimal tissue donation and transplantation outcomes.

Accepting applications in Cincinnati, OH and Louisville, KY regions.


Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Review

  • Independently review all tissue donor records post-tissue recovery within required timeframes.
  • Receive, verify, and upload tissue serologies within required timeframes post tissue recovery.
  • Ensure the timely and accurate closure of the electronic tissue donor record through final QA review, approval, and case locking.
  • Document and communicate review findings and required corrections to the appropriate staff members and leaders.
  • Ensure required tissue clinical data and information is documented and uploaded within the electronic donor record and verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Request and/or obtain autopsy information from coroners, medical examiners, pathologists, donor hospitals, and state vital statistics departments, ensuring information received is accurate and complete.
  • Obtain, review, verify, and upload tissue processor cultures and serologies into the electronic tissue donor record.
  • Coordinate the timely resolution of tissue processor pending list items.

Culture and Serology Reporting

  • Obtain and review post-recovery organ cultures and serologies to accurately identify positive results.
  • Report positive post-recovery organ cultures and serologies to identified safety contacts within regulatory timeframes.
  • Verify post-recovery reporting of positive organ cultures and serologies to ensure regulatory compliance.

Collaboration

  • Assist, as needed, in the education, training, and competency of staff responsible for documentation related to tissue donor records.
  • Provide recommendations, as requested, and participate in improvement activities designed to support and enhance optimal organ donation and transplantation outcomes.
  • Assist, as needed, in the preparation for the release of donor records to ensure the timely and secure release of donor information in accordance with legal requirements and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of post-secondary education in a healthcare-related field is required. Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years' experience in a healthcare setting is required. One year's experience in formalized quality assurance reviews is preferred. One year organ and/or tissue industry experience is preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: N/A


About Us

Network for Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation. We work tirelessly to provide exceptional care to our donor families, facilitate organ and tissue recovery, and educate the communities we serve. The dynamic field of organ and tissue donation offers exciting and rewarding employment opportunities for those looking to make a meaningful difference in others' lives.

Benefits

Network for Hope offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401K, life and disability insurance, pet insurance discounts, and wellness programs like Calm. We also provide education reimbursement, flexible schedules, and on-the-job training to support personal and professional growth.


To learn more about NFH, please visit our website at http://www.networkforhope.org.

Network for Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant of E-Verify.