Microbiology (Technicians to Principals) (NAMSA Talent Building Community - Future Openings)
Quick Summary
Experience working in regulated environments and familiarity with GLP, GMP, GxP, ISO standards, USP requirements, FDA regulations,
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.
At NAMSA’s Northwood, Ohio laboratory, a career in Microbiology offers multiple pathways for growth, development, and technical specialization. Associates may begin as a Microbiology Technologist, performing routine sample preparation, testing, environmental monitoring, data collection, and laboratory operations in support of client studies. As they progress through the Associate Microbiologist, Microbiologist, Senior Microbiologist, and Lead/Principal Microbiologist career ladder, they gain increasing responsibility for complex microbial identifications, study design support, method development and validation, problem solving, data interpretation, technical oversight, client consultation, mentoring, process improvements, and serving as scientific subject matter experts for routine and custom testing programs. In parallel, NAMSA also offers a Technical Support Specialist career path focused on coordinating and supporting client testing programs from planning through execution, partnering closely with sponsors to deliver high-quality routine and customized microbiological testing solutions. Together, these roles provide opportunities to build expertise in microbiology, sterility assurance, regulatory compliance, laboratory operations, client engagement, and scientific leadership while supporting some of the world’s leading medical device and healthcare organizations.
Requirements
~1 min readExperience working in regulated environments and familiarity with GLP, GMP, GxP, ISO standards, USP requirements, FDA regulations, and other applicable quality and regulatory frameworks is highly preferred across all levels. The typical progression includes:
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• 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.
• Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Extensive use of computer keyboard; operate computer equipment.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 29 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 18, 2026
- First seen
- October 17, 2026
- Last seen
- October 17, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 13%
- Scored at
- October 17, 2026
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