Transplant Coordinator

Job Title: Tissue Procurement Coordinator Tissue Banking / Allograft Operations

Department: Quality Assurance & Tissue Operations

Reports To: Quality Manager / Medical Director

Position Summary

The Tissue Procurement Coordinator evaluates, determines, and documents the medical suitability of tissue donors for skin allograft recovery and processing. This role ensures total compliance with regulatory frameworks (FDA 21 CFR 1271, NOTTO, cGTP, and ISO standards) to prevent communicable disease transmission and guarantee patient safety. 

Key Responsibilities

• Medical & Social History Assessment: Review detailed donor medical records, autopsy reports, death certificates, and legal reports (in medico-legal cases) to identify risk factors for infectious, malignant, or autoimmune diseases.
• Behavioral & Risk Evaluation: Conduct or review Donor Risk Assessment Interviews (DRAI) with next-of-kin, treating physicians, or healthcare providers to evaluate high-risk lifestyle behaviors.
• Serological & Microbiological Screening: Interpret lab results for infectious disease markers, including HIV-1/2, Hepatitis B (HBsAg, Anti-HBc), Hepatitis C (Anti-HCV), Syphilis (RPR/TPHA), NAT and 
• Physical Assessment & Skin Integrity Verification: Evaluate donor physical examination records for signs of systemic infection, skin malignancies, active dermatological lesions, trauma, or needle tracks.
• Regulatory Compliance & Audit Preparedness: Maintain complete, audit-ready donor eligibility dossiers in accordance with cGTP (current Good Tissue Practices) and ISO tissue banking standards.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate directly with tissue recovery teams, processing technicians, and the Medical Director to resolve complex medical queries or eligibility deferrals.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Nursing, Microbiology, or Allied Health Sciences. 

Experience: 2–5 years in tissue banking, blood cold-chain management, organ procurement, or quality assurance in biologics/medical devices. 

Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with tissue donor screening standards, serological testing protocols, and cGTP regulatory requirements.

Certifications (Preferred): Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) or equivalent regional tissue banking quality certification.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Clinical Judgment: Strong ability to synthesize complex clinical histories, pathology reports, and lab diagnostics into definitive eligibility decisions.
• Meticulous Documentation: Zero-tolerance approach to errors in medical record verification and regulatory reporting.
• Ethical Communication: Compassionate yet objective handling of sensitive donor medical information and communication with grief counselors or family liaisons.