Word Processor

NAMSA•Northwood, OH

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: • Formats, types, proofreads, and corrects reports. • Prioritizes workload to meet due dates, including STAT reports and special requests and may provide report completion updates to the team. • Creates CDs of images and formats digital pictures. • Assesses raw data and translates into report form. • May develop or review templates for some special testing. • May revise report templates as needed. • May perform calculations and calculation verification. • Works with QA, Document Control, Order Processing, and other departments as needed. • May provide backup for other positions such as other department Word Processors or Administrative Assistants. • May generate revised report TrackWise records and other investigations as assigned. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Technical Competencies: Principal Duties and Responsibilities Word Processor Formats, types, proofreads, and corrects reports. Prioritizes workload to meet due dates, including STAT reports and special requests and may provide report completion updates to the team. Creates CDs of images and formats digital pictures. Assesses raw data and translates into report form. May develop or review templates for some special testing. May revise report templates as needed. May perform calculations and calculation verification. Works with QA, Document Control, Order Processing, and other departments as needed. May provide backup for other positions such as other department Word Processors or Administrative Assistants. May generate revised report TrackWise records and other investigations as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Senior Word Processor In addition to the items listed above: Ensures final reports meet the requirements of the protocols and applicable regulations. Assesses raw data and translates into a report form based on the type of data collected. Develops reports for special testing as required. Mentors and trains other Word Processors. Qualifications and Skills Word Processor High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree in business, science, or related discipline preferred. 2-3 years of related experience. Accurate typing/data entry skills; minimum 60 wpm. Knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word and Excel. Knowledge of AdobePro Photoshop preferred. Good command of English grammar, vocabulary, spelling both verbal and written communications. Fluency in English is preferred. Senior Word Processor Associates degree in business, science or related discipline required; Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline preferred; or High school diploma or GED and 3-5 years related experience and demonstrated competencies related to senior level expectations Word Processing or typing certification preferred 2-3 years of scientific reporting experience required, technical writing experience preferred. Accurate typing/data entry skills; minimum 60 wpm. Knowledge of Microsoft Office with expertise using MS Office, specifically Word and Excel. Knowledge of AdobePro Photoshop preferred. Good command of English grammar, vocabulary, spelling both verbal and written communications. Fluency in English is preferred. Technical Competencies Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. 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. Extensive use of computer equipment. 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. • Extensive use of computer equipment. NAMSA is an equal employment opportunity company. NAMSA participates in pre-employment background and drug screen processes aligned to local, state and federal laws. NAMSA was founded on the principals of delivering quality customer service, conducting ourselves with integrity, respect for one another, open communication and collaboration. Whether you have a background in Laboratory Science, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or Sales & Business, NAMSA offers exciting opportunities to align with your expertise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree in business, science, or related discipline preferred.
2-3 years of related experience.
Accurate typing/data entry skills; minimum 60 wpm.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.
Good command of English grammar, vocabulary, spelling both verbal and written communications.
Fluency in English is preferred.
Associates degree in business, science or related discipline required; Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline preferred; or High school diploma or GED and 3-5 years related experience and demonstrated competencies related to senior level expectations
Word Processing or typing certification preferred
2-3 years of scientific reporting experience required, technical writing experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AdobePro Photoshop preferred.

Responsibilities

Formats, types, proofreads, and corrects reports.
Prioritizes workload to meet due dates, including STAT reports and special requests and may provide report completion updates to the team.
Creates CDs of images and formats digital pictures.
Assesses raw data and translates into report form.
May develop or review templates for some special testing.
May revise report templates as needed.
May perform calculations and calculation verification.
Works with QA, Document Control, Order Processing, and other departments as needed.
May provide backup for other positions such as other department Word Processors or Administrative Assistants.
May generate revised report TrackWise records and other investigations as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Ensures final reports meet the requirements of the protocols and applicable regulations.
Assesses raw data and translates into a report form based on the type of data collected.
Develops reports for special testing as required.
Mentors and trains other Word Processors.