Surgical Technician

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:

• 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.

•    Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology required.
•    0-2 years related work experience.
•    Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification preferred.
•    Knowledge of research animal physiology, pharmacology and general animal care preferred..

•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fluoroscopy, occasionally required to work within a Bio-Safety-Level 2 (BSL2) environment, and on rare occasions is exposed to faxitron x-ray imaging.  The employee is required to wear protective lead clothing ranging in weight from 12 lbs. to 21 lbs. during all radiographic exposure.  The employee is regularly exposed to, and must handle and come in contact with, a variety of livestock, domestic and laboratory animals, as well as their blood and body fluids.  The employee regularly works with sharps, and gasses such as CO2 and isoflurane, and is occasionally exposed to wet conditions (non-weather), toxic or caustic chemicals, and zoonotic diseases.
•    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.  Hearing protection is required in designated areas and when performing specific tasks.
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands and fingers to perform meticulous sutures, incisions, and other tasks  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance.  The employee may be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time.  
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to see a full range of colors, the ability to adjust focus, and exceptional spatial acuity and visual-kinesthetic coordination.
 

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.