Associate Operations Support Specialist (Shipping Specialist)
About The Position
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: • All Associate Operations Support Specialists • Assist with maintaining department processes, tools, and metrics • Populate procedures & protocol details into planning tools • Assist in reviewing proposals and protocols to identify requirements • Identifies changes and assists with communication to affected teams • Operations Support Associates will primarily focus on tasks within their designated sub-team. However, they may also be called upon to support additional sub-teams as needed, ensuring flexibility and comprehensive support across the department. • Startup Coordination • Monitor procedure calendars and communicate startups updates to affected teams • Interpret planning data to build daily worksheets • Support the building and release of forms to operations teams • Assists in scheduling study exams • Animal Management/Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Administration • Assist with scheduling study start activities • May assist with the assignment and ordering of animals • Handle IACUC submissions and records • Prepare resources for and attend IACUC meetings. Compile meeting minutes • Specimen Management • Assist with creating specimen labels and managing specimen inventory • Transport specimens between buildings, ensuring documentation and storage requirements are met • Perform monitoring and preventative maintenance activities on equipment • Assist with preparing routine local and domestic shipments of specimens • Participate in on-call rotation
Requirements
- One year of experience in an animal laboratory setting.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field required.
Nice To Haves
- Medical device research experience, with knowledge of and experience with operational processes and functions of a preclinical setting preferred.
- Knowledge of AAALAC, USDA, FDA, ISO, USP, JMLWH and GLP regulations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with maintaining department processes, tools, and metrics
- Populate procedures & protocol details into planning tools
- Assist in reviewing proposals and protocols to identify requirements
- Identifies changes and assists with communication to affected teams
- Monitor procedure calendars and communicate startups updates to affected teams
- Interpret planning data to build daily worksheets
- Support the building and release of forms to operations teams
- Assists in scheduling study exams
- Assist with scheduling study start activities
- May assist with the assignment and ordering of animals
- Handle IACUC submissions and records
- Prepare resources for and attend IACUC meetings. Compile meeting minutes
- Assist with creating specimen labels and managing specimen inventory
- Transport specimens between buildings, ensuring documentation and storage requirements are met
- Perform monitoring and preventative maintenance activities on equipment
- Assist with preparing routine local and domestic shipments of specimens
- Participate in on-call rotation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
