Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976.

We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industry’s premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

Come and work for an organization with the:

Vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the

Mission to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core

Values:

Act with integrity in everything we do.
Provide best-in-class customer experiences.
Develop superior talent and deliver expertise.
Respond with agility and provide timely results.
Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

Job Description:

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

May perform routine test article/product preparation according to work instructions.
May execute routine testing per NAMSA SOPs, with appropriate data analysis.
Performs routine calculations, interprets results, and can route all positive results or unusual testing occurrences to Management.
May provide on the job training.
Assure testing/test article preparation is performed within due dates.
May prepare and maintain cell lines and reagents required for testing, as applicable for primary department.
Maintain relevant supplies, materials, and equipment used in routine testing.
Maintain ancillary records (logbooks, worksheets).
Conduct routine studies independently. May be requested to conduct more involved studies.
Participate in the improvement of documents, test systems, quality systems, and workflow.
May be responsible for checking laboratory equipment, being on-call, and responding to continuous monitoring alarms. The associate will respond in accordance with criteria outlined in Standard Operating Procedures.
May perform Environmental Monitoring, clean and disinfect cleanroom suites.
May order and/or stock supplies subject to approval.
May be required to perform personal gowning environmental testing, and submit organisms from gowning, environmental and sterility test positives for identification and inclusion in monthly trending data.
Responsible for review of incoming test articles and paperwork for appropriateness and accuracy and taking all concerns to management as required.
May be required to operate autoclave.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline appropriate for hiring department and at least two years of related laboratory experience, or a high school diploma with at least 6 years of relevant laboratory experience.

Technical Competencies

Awareness of applicable guidelines and regulations appropriate for primary department, these may include USP, ISO, CTFA, FSA, ICH, EP, and/or JP.
Knowledge of metric system, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation.
Can draft technical documents and communications (SOPs, protocols, Trackwise records).
Proficient at applicable NAMSA systems (LIMS, Trackwise, MasterControl, etc.) as appropriate per primary department.
Ability to work in GMP/GLP environment.

Working Conditions

Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally required to climb or balance.
Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Physical requirements include frequently lifting up to 25 pounds or more on occasion.
Employee must be able to talk and hear.

Working Conditions:

•   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to sharps, human and animal blood, and hazardous or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety glasses and hearing protection are required in designated areas and when performing specific tasks.
•   "While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. The employee may be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time.
•   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, exceptional spatial acuity and visual-kinesthetic coordination

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