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Senior Chemistry Lab Technician

Type

Full time

Category

Quality

Multiple locations
USA - Utah – Salt Lake City
Job reference

Req-43243

Posted for

6 days ago

Please note this is an "onsite" role, and the successful candidate will be expected to work from our Draper, UT facility.”

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 Senior Laboratory Technician position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Laboratory Technician to join our team at Edwards Lifesciences' Draper, UT facility. This role plays a critical part in providing a range of testing and supporting activities in a chemistry laboratory environment. Responsibilities include but not limit to: perform sample preparation, extraction, and report generation, performing testing using analytical equipment (e.g., analytical balance, gas and liquid chromatography, etc.), maintaining chemical inventory, cleaning laboratory glassware, handling chemical waste in compliance with safety protocols, and conducting equipment calibration and preventative maintenance.

How you will make an impact:

  • Must act with integrity, professionalism and composure in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Within and outside of the laboratory.
  • Perform routine and non-routine testing using established procedures and protocols
  • Accurately document testing activities following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
  • Support qualification and validation of critical systems and equipment under supervision
  • Assist in developing and updating operating procedures to maintain compliance with GDP, and Environmental Health Safety (EHS) standards
  • Perform scheduled calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment
  • Manage chemical inventory, including receiving and tracking chemicals, samples, and supplies
  • Maintain a clean, organized laboratory environment aligned with 6S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety) principles, including glassware cleaning and chemical waste management
  • Initiate and support laboratory investigations, providing recommendations for managerial review
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
  • Prepare data summaries, reports, and protocols using standardized templates; review and approve basic laboratory data
  • Train and mentor junior technicians, assess techniques, and provide constructive feedback
  • Solid mathematical proficiency (algebra at a minimum), including decimals, percentages, and unit conversions
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need (Required):

  • Associate’s degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or a related scientific field plus at least three (3) years of experience working in a chemistry/scientific related laboratory environment; OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or a related scientific field with no experience.

What else we look for (Preferred):

  • Degree in chemistry
  • Highly regulated industry experience (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech)
  • Experience operating advanced analytical instruments such as FTIR, SEM, ICP-MS, GCMS, and LCMS for material characterization, contamination analysis, or regulatory testing purposes.
  • Experience with validation/revalidation protocols, and equipment qualification
  • Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and committed to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Good Laboratory Practices
  • Extensive knowledge of laboratory operations, including chemical handling and safety practices
  • Experienced in regulated environments such as cleanroom manufacturing and laboratories

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About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.

Edwards Lifesciences is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to creating an environment where all our employees can grow and thrive. Guided by our values of integrity and service, we are committed to maintaining a culture of inclusivity and belonging by creating a welcoming workplace for people of all backgrounds.
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