LifeSource is comprised of passionate, committed first responders based in the Upper Midwest who are responsible for saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation.
Since 1989, our mission has never wavered. We strive to hire, cultivate and retain team members who are dedicated to our cause.
Come make an impact with the brightest, most passionate people working in every discipline.
Ready to join the LifeSource team? We’d love to hear from you!
LifeSource is seeking a Recovery Surgeon to be responsible for the surgical recovery of deceased donor organs for transplantation and/or research in the operative setting and is primarily accountable for the surgical dissection, removal, and preservation of abdominal donor organs (primarily kidneys) for transplantation.
We are a non-profit organization on the front lines of organ donation and transplantation in the Upper Midwest. We serve more than 7 million people who live in communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and western Wisconsin.
We partner with 279 hospitals and 300 driver’s license offices in our service area to make possible the gifts of organ, eye and tissue donation and encourage people in our communities to register as a donor. Learn more about who we are.
We are the first responders of our field delivering life-saving transplants and life-altering tissue to those in need. To complete our important work, we offer three core services:
I feel attached to the mission of LifeSource; if I can add value by applying my skills to those who are performing these lifesaving actions, there is no higher reward than helping those who help others.
Brandon Williams, Director of Organizational Outcomes
Located on the Mississippi River, just minutes from downtown Minneapolis, our headquarters is a place for our team to connect with one another as we fulfill our life-saving mission. It’s a home for donation and transplantation in our community and a place to honor the gifts of donation and transplantation; you’ll always see the Donate Life flag proudly flying in our Healing Garden.
Here are just some of the reasons why team members are drawn to – and stay with – LifeSource:
The members of the LifeSource team are close, brought together by our daily interactions with families making the decision to donate their loved ones’ organs, eyes and tissue. We come to work every day to serve those families and also the recipients of those gifts, who get a second chance at life. It’s challenging work but, as the first responders in our field, we have a unique perspective on our communities and on the world. We see the best in humanity and it brings out the best in us.
Opportunities to strengthen our connections with each other personally and professionally are a priority. We have:
We value and respect life and believe that all life is a gift. By extension, diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to ethos and culture. Since our inception in 1989, we have worked with our regions’ diverse communities to break down barriers to donation. We strive to hire and retain people of diverse racial, ethnic, and gender identities. Our commitment to equity is integrated into our mission, vision and values and is supported by our Board of Directors, our Leadership Team and at all levels in our organization.
LifeSource benefit-eligible team members enjoy the following benefits:
Additional elective benefits offered include:
We are not only stewards of the gift of life, but stewards of our environment. Our headquarters are located on the Mississippi River, just minutes from downtown Minneapolis. At this location, we have adopted the following sustainable practices:
There are a number of reasons to work at LifeSource, but we are guided by one purpose – to save lives.
Thank you for your interest in joining LifeSource! To apply, you will submit an application online – available positions can be found here:
Applications can be submitted on a computer, cellphone, or other mobile device. You can save your application and return to it later if you need more time to complete it.
For accommodation to our application process, please contact hr@life-source.org or 612-800-6100 to discuss your needs.
LifeSource is committed to finding qualified individuals that will live out our values in their everyday work. Because of this, we do have a multi-step interview process, that allows candidates to meet with many LifeSource team members.
The typical interview process consists of:
Our Recruiter will be in contact with you during your interview process, and will walk you through the interview steps.
To remain consistent in our application review process, we review applications in the order they are received. Once we have a group of qualified candidates that we are moving forward in the interview process, we stop reviewing applications. If something were to change with our candidate pool, we would go back to start reviewing additional applications in the order they were received.
We recognize some candidates may have more experience preparing for and executing interviews, so we are taking action to ensure our interview process is fair and equitable to all. To help you prepare for your interview, we provide you a guidance document on the style of question we ask during interviews, as well as tips on how to provide complete, detailed answers. We provide this document to all candidates to allow everyone the same opportunity to prepare for their upcoming interview.
Yes, we do! If you are interested in learning more about LifeSource or about job opportunities, we would love to set up a time to connect with you. You can reach out to our talent engagement specialists at hr@life-source.org to find a time to connect.
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LifeSource goes beyond just offering traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, and retirement matching – LifeSource also supports its team through non-traditional perks.
Coming to work every day knowing that I play a part in that is extremely rewarding. I find myself inspired each day through donor stories, my fellow team members, and everyone’s ability to help turn dark times into new beginnings.
Jessie Fiene, Community Partner Liaison
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, persons with disabilities, members of marginalized communities, and non-traditional applicants to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal and State Employment Laws: