Chemistry Specialist

North American Science Associates (NAMSA) is seeking a detail-oriented Chemistry Specialist to join our full-time team in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, supporting the analytical work that keeps medical devices safe for patients worldwide.

About the Role

As a Chemistry Specialist at North American Science Associates, you will apply your laboratory expertise to evaluate the materials used in medical devices. Working on-site in Saint Paul, you will contribute to the rigorous testing programs that help manufacturers demonstrate the safety and biocompatibility of their products.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform chemical characterization and analytical testing of medical device materials in accordance with established protocols.
• Prepare samples, operate laboratory instrumentation, and document results with accuracy and consistency.
• Support method development and refinement that advances reliable, repeatable testing.
• Maintain detailed records and ensure work meets applicable quality and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to deliver clear, defensible findings to clients.

Qualifications

• A background in chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on familiarity with analytical laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined record-keeping.
• The ability to follow structured procedures while contributing to method improvements.
• Willingness to work on-site in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, as this is not a remote position.

About North American Science Associates

NAMSA helped shape the medical device testing field as the first independent organization in the world devoted entirely to the safety of medical device materials. We began evaluating devices even before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began regulating these products in 1976, and we have played a meaningful part in developing the very test methods that guide the industry today. Joining North American Science Associates means becoming part of a team with deep roots in advancing patient safety through science.

How to Apply

If you are ready to bring your chemistry expertise to a company that pioneered medical device safety testing, we invite you to apply for the Chemistry Specialist position in Saint Paul. View the full listing and submit your application via Adzuna.