Job description

The Laboratory Technician will conduct routine in vitro laboratory testing services for pre clinical and in process studies for the Edwards Quality Lab.

This role is onsite, based out of the Irvine Corporate Campus. Shift is M-F daytime with occasional weekend rotation among the team. Overtime required during peak volume periods or critical deadlines .

Key Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of routine laboratory test and assist in laboratory tasks as required under close supervision of Laboratory Supervisor and Study Directors

Perform in vivo biological assays using small animals, including administration, health monitoring and sample collection per ISO 10993.

Lab functions including collect, analyze, and process laboratory samples. Prepare chemicals, reagents and solutions.

Calibrate and operate standard laboratory equipment that are maintained in electronic system.

Record results, organize data, and perform basic computations.

Initiate and support laboratory investigations.

Assist in validation activities for equipment and test methods under close supervision

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

Other incidental duties as assigned

Other Factors / Environmental Tolerances:
Role requires working with animal blood and/or tissues.

100% of time spent in a laboratory environment (frequent standing, movement around lab space)

Flexibility in working hours - overtime (late afternoons) and occasional weekend rotation as required.

Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree in science field (Biology, Veterinary Science or Animal Science preferred) required

1+ year of hands-on experience with animals (IV / IP injections; sample collections etc) required

Experience as a veterinary technician in biomedical research or private practice preferred

RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) and /or LAT (Laboratory Animal Technician) certifications preferred

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience with in vivo laboratory test methods preferred

Experience in a GLP / GDP lab environment supporting Medical Devices a big plus (not required)

Basic knowledge of AALAS (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science), USDA, DEA regulations

Demonstrates professional communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills

Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Able to read, comprehend, write and speak English

Thrives in a collaborative team environment with close supervision

Able to 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 $41,000 to $58,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.

For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully 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 countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

For United States Applicants Only:
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