Job Description

Role Overview

As an Eye Bank Lab Technician, the primary focus will be the high-precision preparation of corneal tissue for advanced endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK and DMEK), the processing of amniotic membranes, and the facilitation of surgical training through wet lab management.This is a technical, detail-oriented role requiring a blend of surgical-level dexterity and rigorous adherence to sterile protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advanced Corneal Tissue Processing

Pre-cutting: Perform precision microkeratome or femtosecond laser passes to prepare DSAEK (Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty) grafts. DMEK Preparation: Expertly peel Descemet's membrane to create DMEK (Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty) scrolls under microscopic guidance. Evaluation: Conduct pre- and post-cut specular microscopy and slit-lamp examinations to ensure endothelial cell density and tissue quality meet surgical standards.
2. Amniotic Membrane Preparation

Processing: Harvest, clean, and process donor amniotic membranes for therapeutic use. Preservation: Manage the dehydration or cryopreservation of membranes according to established SOPs. Quality Control: Ensure all grafts are sterile and properly sized for clinical applications.
3. Wet Lab & Recovery Support

Instructional Support: Set up and oversee the Wet Lab environment for eye bank training and cornea recovery simulations. Tissue Recovery: Assist in or lead the surgical recovery of donor eye tissue, ensuring maximum viability and aseptic technique.
4. Lab Maintenance & Compliance

Sterility: Maintain a Clean Room environment through rigorous disinfection and environmental monitoring. Inventory: Manage stocks of surgical supplies, media, and specialized reagents. Documentation: Maintain meticulous records for local regulatory compliance, ensuring full "vein-to-eye" traceability.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education | Bachelor's degree in Optometry , Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field. Experience | 1-3 years in an Eye Bank or clinical laboratory Dexterity | Exceptional hand-eye coordination for delicate tissue manipulation.

Why This Role Matters

This role directly impacts patient outcomes. By "pre-cutting" tissue in the lab, you reduce surgical time for the ophthalmologist and provide standardized, high-quality grafts that help restore sight to patients with corneal blindness.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?20,000.00 - ?30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person