Associate Study Coordinator-ISR

About the Company

NAMSA pioneered the medical device testing industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. Founded before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began regulating such products in 1976, NAMSA has shaped the industry by developing the test methods that govern it. Today, NAMSA is the premier provider of support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

The organization is guided by the vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives, and accelerate client success. Its mission is to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through its people, expertise, and technology, adhering to core values: acting with integrity, providing best-in-class customer experiences, developing superior talent, responding with agility, and embracing collaboration and diverse perspectives.

About the Role

This role supports Study Directors and Principal Investigators by ensuring compliance with Animal Welfare Requirements. The Associate assists in study planning, data collection, documentation, and analysis of pre-clinical data under the direction and review of the Study Director team. Responsibilities span the entire study lifecycle, from pre-study initiation to completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist Study Directors and Principal Investigators on select projects, including study planning and design to meet project endpoints.
• Coordinate pre-study meetings, data review, and study-related activities.
• Generate study protocols when directed and monitor activities in support of study conduct.
• Collect, document, and analyze pre-clinical data, including database entry and data tabulation.
• Communicate effectively with Sponsors, Study Directors, Principal Investigators, and Testing Facility Management regarding study progress.
• Distribute study-related documents, such as copies of study data sheets.
• Create documentation per SOP for test/control article accountability.
• Ship specimens, documents, CDs, DVDs, etc., per SOP while maintaining accurate chain of custody documentation.
• Assist in generating technical reports, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.
• Maintain client inventory and stay familiar with internal and competitor products.
• Type correspondence and documentation in proper format, proofread, and distribute as assigned.
• Complete special department projects (e.g., data collection, report creation, information maintenance) to support daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate degree, preferably in a scientific discipline.
• One year of experience in an administrative position, preferably in a laboratory setting.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly exposed to:

• General office conditions, including regular use of personal computers and keyboards.
• A variety of livestock, domestic, and laboratory animals.
• Fluoroscopy and faxitron x-ray imaging.
• Sharp objects, radioactive isotopes, gases such as CO₂ and isoflurane, toxic or caustic chemicals, and a Bio-Safety-Level 2 (BSL2) environment (occasional exposure).
• Zoonotic diseases and bloodborne pathogens (rare exposure).

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The Associate must regularly sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds is required. Specific vision abilities include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, exceptional spatial acuity, and visual-kinesthetic coordination.

Pay

The compensation grade range for this position is $18.32 - $35.82 per hour. Individual base pay depends on factors such as role complexity, job duties, relevant experience, skills, and primary work location.