Associate Scientist

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St. Paul - Minnesota - USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R5080

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.
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* Job Description:

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* • Ensures the testing and analysis of client samples is accomplished in a timely and accurate manner.  
• May perform both routine and non-routine assignments, utilizing various types of instrumentation and matrices.  
• Participates in regulatory compliance activities (i.e., audits and inspections) and occasional technical interaction with clients.  
• May prepare reports such as deviations, laboratory investigations and CAPAs as needed.  
• Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting; investigate and facilitate the resolution of any instrument failures.  
• Participate in various tasks including method design, development, validation and analysis.  
• Perform custom protocols and validations within operational area and write final reports to support these activities.  
• Determine opportunities to increase efficiency and implement process improvements.  
• May develop and write protocols and SOPs with limited or no assistance.  
• Other duties as assigned.
** Qualifications & Technical

Competencies:

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* • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with a BS/BA  
• PhD or Masters with relevant work study experience  
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 10993-12 and 10993-18  
• Chromatography and analytical instrumentation experience required  
• Mass spectroscopy data processing experience preferred  
• Polymer and/or Bioanalytical experience preferred  
• Method development and analytical method validation experience preferred  
• Ability to perform moderate to complex mathematical calculations  
• Demonstrated wet chemistry skills  
• Proficient in oral & written communication   
• Need to be able to read, write and understand English   
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)   
• Regulated lab experience preferred
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* Working Conditions:

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* • 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 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.
** Pay Range Minimum:**$54,400.00
** Pay Range Target:**$69,000.00
** Pay Frequency:
** 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 opportunity company.**##
** NAMSA participates in pre-employment background and drug screen processes aligned to local, state and federal laws.*
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