Surgical Specialist (Biotech)

TL;DR

Surgical Specialist (Biotech): Performing cannulation of donor organs and establishing vascular access for ex vivo perfusion circuits with an accent on surgical precision and rapid decision-making. Focus on optimizing organ procurement workflows and troubleshooting anatomical challenges in high-acuity procedural environments.

Location: On-site in New Haven, CT. Availability for on-call cases including nights and weekends is required.

Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 per year

Company

Biotech company pioneering Human Data Trials to accelerate translational medicine by linking donated human organs to cutting-edge research.

What you will do

• Perform and assist with cannulation of donor organs (liver, kidney, lung) and establish vascular access for ex vivo perfusion circuits.
• Support organ procurement and back-table preparation in coordination with the research team.
• Collaborate closely with perfusionists to ensure timely initiation of perfusion workflows.
• Troubleshoot anatomical and technical challenges impacting flow and cannulation in real time.
• Maintain sterile technique and adhere to all clinical, research, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in on-call coverage, including nights, weekends, and short-notice case acceptances.

Requirements

• Clinical training in Surgery, Surgical Assistant, PA, NP, or equivalent procedural specialty.
• Minimum Bachelors degree required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in cannulation of donor organs and vascular access for perfusion circuits.
• Strong working knowledge of human anatomy, vascular structures, and organ handling.
• Experience with sterile technique in high-acuity procedural environments.
• Willingness to respond to on-call cases with short notice.

Nice to have

• Experience in transplant surgery, organ procurement, or surgical recovery procedures.
• Hands-on experience with ex vivo organ perfusion systems (liver, lung, or kidney).
• Background in translational research or preclinical/clinical study support.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Disability available on day one.
• Generous paid leave: 23 PTO days and 5 paid sick days per calendar year.
• Dedicated wellness program.
• Growth-oriented culture focusing on high-performance teams and personal development.
• Flexible scheduling aligned to individual availability for on-call requirements.