What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Lab Technician, Sterility Assurance position at NAMSA?
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:
- Clean glassware and prepare reagents for use in laboratory testing.
- Perform routine disposal of laboratory waste including disposal of test articles.
- Assist with making solutions and preparing reagents.
- Assist in the preparation of items for testing.
- May be involved in various testing activities in accordance with SOPs, applicable work instructions.
- Review raw materials and final finished media for conformance with applicable material specifications and SOPs.
- May be responsible for extractions, test article and control preparation, animal holding and preparation and solution preparation.
- May be responsible for chain of custody, delivery of samples, filing and sample distribution/shipping.
- Accurately collect and record raw data in logbooks and on worksheets.
- Maintain clean workspace, testing supplies, and equipment.
- May be responsible for checking laboratory equipment, being on-call and responding to continuous monitoring alarms in accordance with criteria outlined in Standard Operating Procedures.
- May be required to operate specified laboratory equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Technical Competencies:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Clean glassware and prepare reagents for use in laboratory testing.
- Perform routine disposal of laboratory waste including disposal of test articles.
- Assist with making solutions and preparing reagents.
- Assist in the preparation of items for testing.
- May be involved in various testing activities in accordance with SOPs, applicable work instructions.
- Review raw materials and final finished media for conformance with applicable material specifications and SOPs.
- May be responsible for extractions, test article and control preparation, animal holding and preparation and solution preparation.
- May be responsible for chain of custody, delivery of samples, filing and sample distribution/shipping.
- Accurately collect and record raw data in logbooks and on worksheets.
- Maintain clean workspace, testing supplies, and equipment.
- May be responsible for checking laboratory equipment, being on-call and responding to continuous monitoring alarms in accordance with criteria outlined in Standard Operating Procedures.
- May be required to operate autoclave, depyrogenation oven or other specified laboratory equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Part-Time Lab Tech position - 20 hours per week - Monday through Friday Between 9am-2pm, flexible
Qualifications and Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Laboratory experience preferred.
- Sound judgment with effective decision making skills and the ability to solve problems or escalate as needed
Technical Competencies
- Awareness of applicable guidelines and regulations including, but not limited to USP, ISO, CTFA, FSA.
- Knowledge of metric system, NAMSA GLP and/or GMP testing, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation.
- Ability to work in GLP/GMP environment.
Working Conditions
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Extensive use of computer keyboard; operate computer equipment.
Working Conditions:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Extensive use of computer keyboard; operate computer equipment.
