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Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. At Edwards Lifesciences facilities around the world, our Manufacturing teams create the tools, technologies, and devices that transform patients’ lives. As part of our sewing, assembly, delivery, and distribution teams, your attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement will help us turn innovative ideas into reality. Your purpose-driven work will help leave lasting and positive impacts on patient lives.

Provide testing services in a laboratory environment.

How You'll Make an Impact:

Perform routine and non-routine testing services by using established procedures/protocols (e.g manufacturing investigations, D-value, B&F, FETS, glut, TLS, antimicrobial, sterility, receive, inspect, in process solutions, etc)

Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records

Perform investigations on CAPA forms e.g., NCRs, RICA, OOT, OOS, for tests or processes nonconformance and identify root cause and propose corrective actions for manager approval

Prepare data summaries, reports, and protocols using existing templates as a model as well as review and approve basic laboratory data and may propose recommendation on template changes

Assist with routine manufacturing equipment validation by coordinating testing schedules and performing data analysis

Create and develop validation plans for laboratory equipment and methods

Lead laboratory investigations and propose recommendations and solutions for manager approval

Propose and update operating procedures and ensure that specifications are in compliance with GMP, Environment and Safety regulations

May train, coach, and guide lower level technicians on new procedures, assess work techniques and provide feedback on procedures

Other incidental duties

What You'll Need (Required):

Bachelor's Degree in in Chemistry and /or Microbiology Required or

Associate's Degree or equivalent 5 years years experience of previous experience working in a laboratory environment Required

What Else We Look For (Preferred):

Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills

Able to read, comprehend, write and speak English

Excellent computer skills, including usage of MS Office; Analytical Equipment System (e.g ChemStation, Empower) preferred

Full knowledge of laboratory processes

Full knowledge in QSR (Quality System Regulation), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) regulations

Full knowledge in mathematics, e.g., decimals and percentages

Ability to write technical documents

Strong knowledge with ISO microbiological sterilization documents if applicable

Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing

Strict attention to detail

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment

Must be able to work in an inter-departmental team environment, as well as with colleagues from other departments

Ability to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner

Ability to represent the organization to outside contacts, i.e., vendors

Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $58,000 to $82,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.   

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.