Senior Surgical Technologist

NAMSA•Northwood, OH

3d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology required
2-4 years related work experience
Awareness of applicable guidelines and regulations appropriate for primary department, these may include USDA, USP, Tripartite, FHSA, CTFA, FSA, ICH, EP, and/or JP.
Knowledge of research animal physiology, pharmacology, and general animal care.
Knowledge of metric system, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation.
Can write technical documents and communications (SOPs, protocols, Trackwise records) with minimal management input.
Proficient at applicable NAMSA systems (LIMS, Trackwise, MasterControl, etc.) as appropriate per primary department.
Ability to work in GMP/GLP environment.

Nice To Haves

CVT, RVT, or LVT preferred
ALAT or LAT preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with and may perform routine surgical procedures as assigned by the Supervisor and/or attending veterinarian.
May monitor anesthesia and vitals during procedure
Set up surgery for assigned studies. Includes preparing surgical packs, instruments, and gowns. Prepares ancillary documents and all necessary supplies for termination of assigned studies.
Prepares all testing/test article and animals according to written instructions and protocols.
Performs routine calculations, interprets results, and can route all positive results or unusual testing occurrences to Management.
Assist with training of new associates or associates learning a new skill/task.
May prepare and maintain reagents required for testing.
Maintain ancillary records (logbooks, worksheets).
Independently conduct routine studies according to written instructions and protocols.
Participate in the development and improvement of documents, test systems, quality systems, and workflow.
May stock supplies for testing.
May perform environmental monitoring and trend data.
May review reagent preparation worksheets, raw data, and documentation as applicable per primary department.
Administer the test article or extract at appropriate dose.
Conduct daily health observations.
May conduct necropsies.
Provide suitable care for the welfare of the animals according to written instructions and protocols.