Associate Microbiologist

NAMSA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

NAMSA in Irvine, CA is seeking a Lab Technician to support routine test article preparation and testing per NAMSA SOPs. You will review articles, collect data, operate lab equipment, and may interact with clients as needed.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent (or a Bachelor’s with experience) and trained judgment to solve problems in a GLP/GMP environment. NAMSA offers competitive hourly pay and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required and at least 3 years of experience, or Bachelor degree and at least 1 year of experience.
• Sound judgment with effective decision making skills and the ability to solve problems or escalate as needed.
• Understanding of GMP/GLP regulations and testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform routine test article preparation and testing per NAMSA SOPs.
• Prepare or participate in test specifications per applicable standards and client instructions.
• May have direct client contact as needed.
• Review incoming test articles and paperwork for accuracy; escalate issues.
• Accurately collect and record raw data in logbooks and worksheets.
• Operate laboratory equipment and run specific tests; respond to alarms as required.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor degree

Job description

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.

Compensation Target

$35.00

Job Description

• Independently perform routine test article/product preparation and execute routine testing and perform routine calculations per NAMSA SOPs, and according to applicable work instructions.
• Prepare or participate in the preparation of test specifications in conjunction with the requirements of the applicable standards and/or client instructions.
• May have direct client contact as needed.
• Responsible for review of incoming test articles and paperwork for appropriateness and accuracy and for taking all concerns to management as required.
• Accurately collects and records raw data in logbooks and on worksheets.
• Responsible for checking laboratory equipment, being on-call and respond to continuous monitoring alarms as applicable. If needed, the Associate will respond in accordance with criteria outlined in SOPs.
• Perform required specific testing as applicable.
• Operate specified laboratory equipment as applicable.
• May perform Environmental Monitoring, clean and disinfect cleanroom suites (required as applicable).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies

• High School diploma or equivalent required and at least 3 years of experience, or Bachelor degree and at least 1 year of experience
• Sound judgment with effective decision making skills and the ability to solve problems or escalat 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.

Compensation

$28.00/hr-35.00/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.
• Extensive use of computer keyboard; operate computer equipment.

The compensation grade range for this position is:

$21.88 - $42.55Hourly

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.

NAMSA Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Company.

NAMSA participates in pre-employment background and drug screen processes aligned to local, state and federal laws.

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.