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Chemistry Technologist

North American Science Associates, Inc.
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

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 :

  • May perform routine test article / product preparation according to work instructions.
  • May execute routine testing per NAMSA SOPs, with appropriate data analysis.
  • May communicate test schedule updates to NAMSA management as needed.
  • May provide on the job training.
  • Assure testing / test article preparation / product is performed within due dates.
  • May prepare and maintain reagents and / or test articles as required for testing.
  • Maintain ancillary records (logbooks, worksheets).
  • Maintain relevant supplies and equipment used in routine testing.
  • Routes all excursions or unusual testing occurrences to management.
  • May order and / or stock supplies subject to approval.
  • May be responsible for checking laboratory equipment, being on-call and respond to continuous monitoring alarms. If needed, the Associate will respond in accordance with criteria outlined in Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Performs routine calculations, interprets results.
  • May be required to operate autoclave.
  • May communicate with Clients to clarify testing requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications & Technical Competencies :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required and at least 4 years of experience, or Bachelor degree and no experience.
  • Sound judgment with effective decision making skills and the ability to solve problems or escalate as needed.
  • Knowledge of metric system, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation.
  • Ability to work in GMP / GLP environment.
  • Salary range : $24-$26 / hr

    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.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Extensive use of computer keyboard; operate computer equipment.
  • Pay Range Minimum : 17.79

    Pay Range Target : 25.00

    Pay Frequency : Hourly

    Please Note : Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties / requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

    Fair Chance Employment Statement :

    At NAMSA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records. In accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history.

    Please note that NAMSA conducts a review of criminal history after the interview process and offer acceptance. This review is conducted to ensure that there is no direct, adverse, or negative relationship between the criminal history and the material job duties of the specific position. The following is a list of material job duties for this position :

  • May operate equipment
  • Records data timely and accurately
  • May analyze and interpret data
  • Conducts studies on medical devices that have an impact on human life
  • A criminal history that directly impacts the ability to perform these duties may result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. We believe in fair chance hiring and are committed to evaluating each applicant on a case-by-case basis.

    Salary : $24 - $26

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