Senior Surgical Technologist

Job Description

Affords assistance with and may perform routine surgical procedures as directed by the Supervisor and/or attending veterinarian. Monitors anesthesia and vital signs during the procedure. Sets up surgery for assigned studies, including preparing surgical packs, instruments, and gowns. Prepares ancillary documents and necessary supplies for study terminations. Ensures proper preparation and execution of tests and test articles according to written instructions and protocols. Performs routine calculations, interprets results, and routes any positive findings or unusual occurrences to management. Assists in training new associates or those learning a new task. May prepare and maintain reagents needed for testing. Maintains ancillary records (logbooks, worksheets). Independently conducts routine studies according to written instructions and protocols. Contributes to the development and enhancement of documents, test systems, quality systems, and workflows. Stocks supplies for testing. May perform environmental monitoring and trend data. Reviews reagent preparation worksheets, raw data, and documentation as applicable per primary department. Administers the test article or extract at appropriate doses. Conducts daily health observations. May conduct necropsies. Provides care for the welfare of the animals according to written instructions and protocols.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology required
• CVT, RVT, or LVT preferred
• ALAT or LAT preferred
• 2-4 years related work experience
• Awareness of applicable guidelines and regulations appropriate for primary department, such as USDA, USP, Tripartite, FHSA, CTFA, FSA, ICH, EP, and/or JP
• Knowledge of research animal physiology, pharmacology, and general animal care
• Knowledge of metric system, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation
• Ability to write technical documents and communications (SOPs, protocols, Trackwise records) with minimal management input
• Proficiency in applicable NAMSA systems (LIMS, Trackwise, MasterControl, etc.) as appropriate per primary department
• Ability to work in a GMP/GLP environment

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds or more on occasion
• Standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reaching with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to climb or balance
• Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Frequent exposure to physical activities involving small laboratory animals, small, hand-held surgical tools, and precise movements
• Frequent exposure to sharps, wet conditions (nonweather), gasses such as CO2 and isoflurane, and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Occasional exposure to BSL2 environments and potential zoonotic diseases

Working Conditions

• Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reaching with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to climb or balance
• Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Physical requirements include frequently lifting up to 25 pounds or more on occasion
• Employee must be able to talk and hear
• May be required to be on-call for continual equipment monitoring

Company Information

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.