Lab Technologist Analytical Services

North American Science Associates, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization specializing in medical device materials is seeking a Lab Technologist for full-time work in St. Paul, Minnesota. The role involves performing a variety of laboratory techniques, maintaining equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or relevant lab experience, with emphasis on chemical safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline or 3 years lab experience.
• Preferred knowledge for handling chemicals safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform various laboratory techniques like sample weighing, liquid-liquid extraction.
• Validate bio/analytical methods adhering to GLP guidelines.
• Maintain a clean work area and organize laboratory supplies.

Skills

General chemistry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline

High school diploma with at least 3 years of relevant laboratory experience

Job description

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Lab Technologist Analytical Services

Apply locations St. Paul - Minnesota - USA time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R4673

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:

• For bio/analytical applications, performs a variety of laboratory techniques including sample weighing and recording, preparation of standard solutions, buffers, sample preparation requiring homogenization, liquid-liquid extraction, filtration, centrifugation and pipetting, etc.
• Validates bio/analytical methods and protocols adhering to GLP guidelines.
• May perform routine test article/product preparation according to work instructions.
• Assure testing/test article preparation/product is performed within due dates.
• May prepare and maintain reagents and/or test articles as required for testing.
• Performs the extraction process on prepared samples as directed by study protocol for analytical data generation.
• Maintains an efficient and clean work area by receiving laboratory supplies, organizing and restocking as needed. Maintains logs as necessary for chemical receipt. Maintain relevant supplies and equipment used in routine testing.
• Communicate well with clients, management and other NAMSA Associates to provide test schedule updates.
• Operates, cleans and maintains incubators, autoclaves, hoods and other equipment routinely utilized.
• 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.
• 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.
• May be required to operate autoclave.
• May communicate test schedule updates to NAMSA management as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

• General chemistry knowledge is preferred for the safe handling of acids, bases and organic solvents.
• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline required or a high school diploma with at least 3 years of relevant laboratory experience.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to sharps and hazardous or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Eye protection is required in designated areas and when performing specific tasks. The employee is occasionally exposed to small laboratory animals and may, on rare occasions, be exposed to blood borne pathogens and zoonotic diseases.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time.

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