Pathology Technician at NAMSA in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

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:

• \tSupports or independently performs necropsy procedures, including complete necropsies and perfusion procedures.
• \tAssists and performs routine gross examination as required by GLP standards, and performs accurate and timely record keeping.
• \tAssists in coordinating and performing the shipping of all pathology related specimens to the appropriate designated facility. Performs thorough recordkeeping of shipping and receipt logs.
• \tPerforms tissue trimming according to established guidelines.
• \tPerforms photography and high-resolution x-ray imaging and film developing.
• \tMaintains proficiency in all appropriate designated departmental SOPs with knowledge of lab processes.
• \tAssists in the review of protocols that include pathology services, and assists with modifying pathology-related SOP's.
• \tMaintains a clean, GLP-compliant lab and ensures all logbooks are reviewed and correct. Maintains laboratory equipment according to applicable SOPs.
• \tPerforms calibration or validation activities to specialized equipment.
• \tOther duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

• Associate or Bachelor degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences or related discipline; or a minimum of two years' experience in a laboratory environment and AALAS assistant laboratory animal technician (ALAT) certification, or certification candidate for achievement within six months.
• Experience in a GLP, nonclinical pathology environment is preferred.

Working Conditions:

Pay Range Minimum:
$17.79

Pay Range Target:
$24.00

Pay Frequency:
Hourly

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.