Does NAMSA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NAMSA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NAMSA. This rating has decreased by 13% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NAMSA?

40% of NAMSA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NAMSA 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 1.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NAMSA?

Chemist (11) , Lab Technician (8) , Study Director (8) , Associate Study Director (7) , Lab Technologist (6) , Microbiology Technologist (6) , Analytical Chemist (4) , Associate Microbiologist (4) , In Vivo Technologist (4) , Microbiology Technician (4) , Surgical Technician (4) , Technician (4) , Technologist (4) , Associate (3) , Clinical Data Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at NAMSA according to real employee reviews?

"Great people depending on department" ((in 30 reviews)); "Some coworkers are great" ((in 25 reviews)); "Very established, good benefits, fairly large company with multiple locations in US and overseas." ((in 16 reviews)); "Great teams to work with" ((in 5 reviews)); "Excellent opportunity to learn and grow." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NAMSA according to real employee reviews?

"terrible place because of poor management" ((in 31 reviews)); "bad upper management, high turnover rate" ((in 13 reviews)); "Managers have no clue of the actual science involved in chemical testing." ((in 11 reviews)); "Pay feels low for the industry." ((in 11 reviews)); "Salaries are low, and people are vastly underpaid." ((in 11 reviews))

NAMSA Reviews

2.6

40% would recommend to a friend

(282 total reviews)

Brian Smith

25% approve of CEO

13% positive business outlook

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NAMSA has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 282 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The NAMSA employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

282 reviews

5.0

Aug 26, 2025

A Great Place to Work

Hr service %26 sr. payroll specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Teamwork and Support. My voice is always heard! Internal growth available if you are willing to learn. There are remote opportunities

Cons

At this point i have no cons in my position

NAMSA Response

9mo

Thank you so much for the kind words! 💬 We're thrilled to hear that you feel supported, heard, and empowered to grow. 🌱 Remote flexibility aligned to unique roles, internal development, and strong teamwork are pillars we’re proud of—and it’s amazing to see them making a difference. We’ll keep striving to build an environment where everyone can thrive. 🙌

5.0

May 16, 2025

Great place to gain exp

Sterile technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great way to earn experience

Cons

Lots of hours, and sometimes there are managers for managers.

NAMSA Response

1y

Thank you for sharing that NAMSA is a great organization to gain experience. We are hopeful that as you gain experience you also appreciate that you are supporting patients around the world through medical device testing. We do have leaders for leaders in our organization given we strive for a smaller span of control of direct manager to Associate ratios. We are thoughtful in this approach.

5.0

Mar 3, 2025

Great Culture | Collaborative

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

NAMSA is a great culture of collaboration, teamwork, and passion for the work we do. Its purpose driven

Cons

Technically complex when it comes to service lines for the non science person.

NAMSA Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your positive experience and feedback. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate NAMSA's culture of collaboration, teamwork, and passion for our purpose-driven work. We understand that the technical complexity of our service lines can be challenging for those without a science background. We are committed to providing the necessary support and resources to help all our Associates navigate these complexities. Your insights are valuable to us, and we will continue to strive to make NAMSA an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.

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