Research Associate, Core Lab; Echocardiography

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 Med Tech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the Mission to deliver best-in-class global Med Tech 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:$80,000.00

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Manager, Core Laboratory, the Research Associate, Core Laboratory has responsibility for the quantification and measurement of core laboratory studies.

Qualifications & Technical

Competencies:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Review echocardiograms, and possibly other imaging modalities (e.g., vascular ultrasound) as needed.

Participate in the development of quantification instructions/manuals.

Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) when necessary.

Assist with monitoring and reporting on the progress of core laboratory operations to client.

Work with a multidisciplinary team (e.g. Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Project Management, Clinical Monitoring, Medical Writing) as needed to ensure integration with other study related activities.

Ensure that adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, including but not exclusive to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), is maintained via the documentation of all activities. Ensure that core laboratory Standard Operating Procedures are followed, and that all aspects of the core laboratory's activities are conducted in accordance with the ethical and professional standards and established policies of the Company.

Perform related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Work requires graduation from an accredited bachelor's degree program or work as a Registered Nurse (RN), Physician's Assistant (PA), or Pharmacist.

Relevant formal echocardiography accreditation is required.

Minimum 2 years relevant experience in echocardiography acquisition and image analysis post-accreditation is recommended.

Familiarity with transthoracic echocardiography analysis is required.

Familiarity with TOW imaging, congenital pathology, and/or strain imaging preferred.

Skilled use of computer technology, including databases, applications and the ability to learn new applications.

Experience with Philips Ultrasound Workspace or Tom Tec software is preferred.

Must be able to work independently following a period of specific technical training.

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Demonstrate a high degree of personal and professional integrity.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Physical activities include sitting for periods of time and occasionally standing and walking.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Extensive use of computer keyboard.

Working Conditions:

The compensation grade range for this position is:$56,000.00 - $-Annual

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…