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NAMSA · 10 hours ago

Lab Technician - In Vitro (NAMSA Talent Building Community)

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$14.81/hr - $20/hr

1+ years exp

NAMSA is a pioneer in medical device materials testing, shaping the industry since 1976. The Lab Technician will execute routine testing, adhere to GLP guidelines, maintain cell lines, and communicate with clients and management regarding test results and procedures.

Medical Device

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Laboratory experienceBiology degreeData analysisGLP guidelinesMathematical knowledgeCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in biology or related scientific field is required

Basic mathematical knowledge is essential for surface area/volume ratio calculations that are part of the sample preparation process

One year relevant laboratory experience preferred

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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