Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Lab Technician position within the Advanced Catheter Center of Excellence (COE) team is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

The Lab Technician, Advanced Catheter COE will support all laboratory functions including the reliability and functionality of equipment through calibration, preventative maintenance, and maintenance repairs. They will ensure the lab environment is safe for all tenants, users, and visitors. As well as continuous monitoring and replenishment of lab tooling and supplies. Will multitask under limited supervision with task completion in a timely manner.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Be the EH&S representative and manage EH&S responsibilities - with strict adherence to EHS compliance procedures and requirements.

  • Create and maintain all equipment safety documentation.

  • LOTO, JSA’s, equipment assessments, machine guarding, etc

  • Manage chemical documentation, inventory, and waste.

  • Perform monthly, semi-annual, and annual lab inspections.

  • Complete audit opportunities for improvement.

• Perform and manage preventative maintenance procedures on lab equipment.

• Basic knowledge and troubleshooting skills for medical device equipment, tooling, and fixtures. Will operate new pieces of equipment and become the subject matter expert (SME) including:

  • Installation

  • Validation

  • Equipment trainer

  • Move / set up lab furniture.

  • Move / set up lab equipment.

  • Manage incoming shipments and equipment.

  • Manage calibration scheduling and induction for all lab equipment / tooling using our asset management software (Maximo).

  • Create preventative maintenance & calibration procedures for new equipment.

• Supply and maintain the personnel protective equipment stations.

  • Requires weekly monitoring and replenishment

  • Manage stock inventory.

• Supply and maintain all tangible tooling and processing aids.

  • Requires monthly monitoring and replenishment

  • Manage stock inventory.

• Preform and manage environmental services:

  • Medical device waste - monitor and dispose

  • Chemical waste containers – monitor and dispose

  • Lab cleanliness

• Supply and maintain the components cart and hardware cabinet.

  • Requires monthly monitoring and replenishment

  • Manage stock inventory.

Start time will be 8:00am or later.

What you'll need (Required):

• Associate degree or equivalent technical degree/certificate and 4+ years of experience in the medical device industry - OR - 6+ years of professional experience in the medical device industry.

• Moderate computer skills, including usage of MS Office.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Basic skills in CAD software.

• Basic knowledge of electronics

• Basic knowledge of pneumatics and automation

• Basic knowledge of mechanics
  Ability to read and understand drawings and schematics.

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

• Ability to use a wide range of R&D, manufacturing, test, or diagnostic equipment.

• Ability to regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

• Moderate problem-solving methodology and root cause analysis.

• Moderate knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic controls.

• Strict attention to detail

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

• Must be able to work in a team environment

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

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 $43,000 to $61,000 (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.