Associate Technician, THV Tissue Processing

JenaValve is a privately owned medical device company focused on the design and manufacture of Pericardial Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Systems, intended to treat patients with Symptomatic, Severe Aortic Regurgitation and Stenosis.

Our production site in Leeds, manufactures the proprietary porcine pericardial heart valve used in the JenaValve Pericardial TAVR System.

We have an exciting opportunity for dedicated, methodical and reliable individuals to join our manufacturing team, processing animal tissue that make their innovative live saving heart valves.

The successful applicants will be expected to apply their skills and knowledge in the processing of tissue used to produce THV. (Transcatheter Heart Valve).

Candidates must be comfortable handling raw pig material on a daily basis as this is an important part of the technician’s role.

• Execute receiving, trimming, fixation, die cutting, measurements, and inspection for Porcine Pericardium tissue per JVT released procedures.
• Perform checks against specifications and defined failure modes.
• Use of tools – blades, scissors, forceps, dies, microscope – to perform tissue processing.
• Use of equipment – Fume hood, thickness measurement, press – to perform tissue processing.
• Complete all operations in accordance with work instructions, good manufacturing practices, good documenting practices in compliance with the JenaValve quality system, including recording traceable information in DHRs.
• Support all manufacturing-related aspects of a project within a team.
• Support activities corresponding to other work procedures, as requested, to provide support to any operations processes.
• Be aware of Health and Safety information for the applicable processes utilized in the organization.
• Adhere to all EHS rules and requirements and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others.

• Must take initiative and be able to complete hands-on work under guidance.
• Must handle single tasks with high attention to detail.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision by following detailed manufacturing instructions.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to handle animal tissue and wet processes.
• Ability to read, comprehend and speak English, and good communication skills required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must have good documentation skills.
• Must be able to complete the applicable training requirements.
• Must understand GMP procedures and be able to work in a controlled environment.

• GCSE or equivalent.
• Some experience of manufacturing, tissue processing, GMP, clean room, medical device desirable.

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Referral programme
• Sick pay

Pay £27,360 per year