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Senior Lab Technologist - In Vitro (Sign on Bonus Eligible)

Northwood, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

NAMSA is a pioneering company in the medical device materials industry focused on safety and testing. The Senior Lab Technologist - In Vitro role involves executing routine testing, adhering to GLP guidelines, and maintaining laboratory equipment while ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards.

Medical Device

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Executes routine testing per NAMSA SOPs, with appropriate data analysis (cytotoxicity, hemocompatibility and genotoxicity)

Strictly adheres to GLP guidelines (good documentation, labeling and expiration of materials, participation in audits)

Performs maintenance of cell lines through propagation, cell concentration and viability determination, and creation of plates used for standard testing

Performs the extraction process on prepared samples in accordance to ISO, USP and/or JMHLW regulations as directed by study protocol for biocompatibility assays

Communicates with clients in regards to particulate observations or article abnormalities. Routinely communicates with Study Directors and Quality Assurance about issues, results, or audits

Operates, cleans and maintains incubators, autoclaves, hoods, and other equipment routinely utilized

Performs preparation of media/reagents, maintains reagents and/or test article as required for testing, and maintains lab supplies/inventory

Performs data entry, routine calculations, analysis and interpretation of results, and routes all positive results or unusual testing occurrences to Management and/or the Study Director

May assist associates with performing routine test article/product preparation according to work instructions

Assist with creating and communicating schedules for the Associates appropriate for the lab workload. Provide any scheduling updates to NAMSA Associates or management as needed

Maintains ancillary records (logbooks, worksheets)

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, as required for specific testing

Adheres to established company processes

May provide administrative support

May prepare and maintain sterile glassware for the In-vitro lab and sample preparation process. Processes glassware through washer, autoclave and depyrogenation oven as needed

Completes chain of custody documentation for test article tracking

Responsible for daily monitoring of laboratory equipment, being on-call and responding to continuous monitoring alarms. If needed, the Associate will respond in accordance with criteria outlined in Standard Operating Procedures

Assist with ordering and/or stocking supplies subject to approval

May be certified as a trainer to provide Associates with on the job training. Documents training activities and completes certification of Associates. Trains Associates on Hemocompatibility and Cytotoxicity

Conduct routine studies independently. May be requested to conduct more involved custom studies

Participate in the creation and improvement of documents, test systems, quality systems, and workflow

May perform Environmental Monitoring, clean and disinfect cleanroom suites

Responsible for review of incoming test articles and paperwork for appropriateness and accuracy and taking all concerns to management as required

May conduct genotoxicity testing

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cytotoxicity testingHemocompatibility testingGenotoxicity testingGLP guidelines adherenceISO regulations knowledgeData analysisLaboratory equipment maintenanceTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Executes routine testing per NAMSA SOPs, with appropriate data analysis (cytotoxicity, hemocompatibility and genotoxicity)

Strictly adheres to GLP guidelines (good documentation, labeling and expiration of materials, participation in audits)

Performs maintenance of cell lines through propagation, cell concentration and viability determination, and creation of plates used for standard testing

Performs the extraction process on prepared samples in accordance to ISO, USP and/or JMHLW regulations as directed by study protocol for biocompatibility assays

Communicates with clients in regards to particulate observations or article abnormalities

Routinely communicates with Study Directors and Quality Assurance about issues, results, or audits

Operates, cleans and maintains incubators, autoclaves, hoods, and other equipment routinely utilized

Performs preparation of media/reagents, maintains reagents and/or test article as required for testing, and maintains lab supplies/inventory

Performs data entry, routine calculations, analysis and interpretation of results, and routes all positive results or unusual testing occurrences to Management and/or the Study Director

May assist associates with performing routine test article/product preparation according to work instructions

Assist with creating and communicating schedules for the Associates appropriate for the lab workload

Provide any scheduling updates to NAMSA Associates or management as needed

Maintains ancillary records (logbooks, worksheets)

Adheres to established company processes

May provide administrative support

May prepare and maintain sterile glassware for the In-vitro lab and sample preparation process

Processes glassware through washer, autoclave and depyrogenation oven as needed

Completes chain of custody documentation for test article tracking

Responsible for daily monitoring of laboratory equipment, being on-call and responding to continuous monitoring alarms

If needed, the Associate will respond in accordance with criteria outlined in Standard Operating Procedures

Assist with ordering and/or stocking supplies subject to approval

May be certified as a trainer to provide Associates with on the job training

Documents training activities and completes certification of Associates

Trains Associates on Hemocompatibility and Cytotoxicity

Conduct routine studies independently

May be requested to conduct more involved custom studies

Participate in the creation and improvement of documents, test systems, quality systems, and workflow

May perform Environmental Monitoring, clean and disinfect cleanroom suites

Responsible for review of incoming test articles and paperwork for appropriateness and accuracy and taking all concerns to management as required

May conduct genotoxicity testing

Other duties as assigned

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

Company

NAMSA

NAMSA is a medical research organization speeding product development for medical devices, IVDs, regenerative medicine.

Founded in 1967

Northwood, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.namsa.com/

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