Laboratory Technician - Surgical (Finance)
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:
• Primarily involved in various testing activities.
• Accurately collects and records raw data in logbooks and worksheets.
• Maintain clean workspace, testing supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain storeroom stock of supplies used in testing.
• Prepare and maintain surgical packs, instruments, gowns, drape, and additional supplies.
• Prepare ancillary documents and materials (i.e. blood tubes, slides, labels, etc.) necessary for use in all phases of assigned studies.
• May be required to operate autoclave.
• May prepare and maintain reagents required for testing.
• May euthanize animals and assist in necropsy.
• May be responsible for test article and control preparation.
• May be responsible for chain of custody, delivery of samples, filing and sample distribution/shipping.
• Perform routine functions per applicable SOPs and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Technical Competencies:
• Associate's Degree with no experience or High school diploma with at least two years of relevant experience required.
• Awareness of applicable guidelines and regulations appropriate for primary department, these may include USDA, USP, Tripartite, FHSA, CTFA, FSA, ICH, EP, and/or JP.
• Knowledge of metric system, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation.
• Proficient at applicable NAMSA systems (LIMS, Trackwise, MasterControl, etc.) as appropriate per primary department.
• Ability to work in a 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 (12 kgs) or more on occasion.
• Associate must be able to talk and hear.
• May be required to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule including, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is frequently exposed to sharps, wet conditions (nonweather), gasses such as CO2 and isoflurane, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The Associate is occasionally required to work in a Bio-Safety-Level 2 (BSL2) environment and may, on rare occasions, be exposed to zoonotic diseases.
