NAMSA · 1 month ago
Lab Technician - In Vitro (NAMSA Talent Building Community)
Northwood - Ohio - USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$14.81/hr - $20/hr
1+ years expNAMSA is a pioneer in the medical device materials testing industry, dedicated to advancing global healthcare. The Lab Technician will execute routine testing, maintain cell lines, and ensure compliance with GLP guidelines while providing support throughout the product development lifecycle.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Executes routine testing per NAMSA SOPs, with appropriate data analysis (cytotoxicity and hemocompatibility)
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 external clients in regards to particulate observations or article abnormality. 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
Responsible for review of incoming test articles and paperwork for appropriateness and accuracy and taking all concerns to management or Study Directors as required
May assist Associates with performing routine test article/product preparation according to work instructions
May communicate test schedule updates to NAMSA Associates or management as needed
Maintains ancillary records (logbooks, worksheets)
May be required to perform personal gowning, environmental testing, and submitting 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
May assist in ordering and/or stocking supplies subject to approval
May assist trainers or may become a certified trainer to provide Associates with on the job training for basic lab tasks, media preparation, or cell work
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Preferred
One year relevant laboratory experience preferred
Company
NAMSA
NAMSA is a medical research organization speeding product development for medical devices, IVDs, regenerative medicine.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-09-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Matthew Micowski
SVP & CFO
Timothy Mitchell
VP - Strategic Partnerships & MRO
Recent News
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2026-01-11
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