2nd Shift Associate Tissue Processor

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking an Associate Tissue Processor in California to prepare raw tissue for manufacturing. You will identify tissue portions, assess leaflets, and operate fixation and die cut machines within a controlled environment.

The role requires basic math, computer skills, and strong communication, plus fluency in English. You will follow GMP/SOPs, maintain traceability in device history records, and contribute to a team-driven production line.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Good communication skills required.
• Must read, comprehend, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Identify portions of tissue meeting thickness/spec requirements, in a dedicated area.
• Visually assess leaflets to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Operate fixation machine to prepare fixed tissue for manufacturing.
• Visually inspect incoming pericardial tissue for imperfections.
• Operate die cut machine to produce leaflets.

Job description

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. The Associate Tissue Processor applies skill and dexterity in the preparation of raw tissue materials for the manufacturing process, in keeping with regulatory and company guidelines.

How you'll make an impact:

• Identify portions of tissue that meet thickness and other specification requirements of various product components, using forceps and gauges; primarily in a single dedicated area.
• Visually assess leaflets to select those that meet manufacturing requirements, using forceps.
• Operate fixation machine to convert incoming tissue to fixed tissue to begin preparation for manufacturing process.
• Visually assess incoming pericardial tissue for obvious imperfections, using scalpels, forceps, scissors.
• Operate die cut machine to produce individual leaflets.

What you'll need:

• Knowledge of elementary math required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Good communication skills required.
• Due to the specific duties of this job, you must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English.

What else we look for:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent Previous sewing, GMP, clean room, medical device experience preferred.
• Adhere to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed manufacturing instructions.
• Work in a Team environment, including with peers in manufacturing.
• Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions/process sheets and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records.
• Successful completion of ongoing job training of assembly process steps.
• Other incidental duties: Clean and sanitize work area – surfaces and equipment – between processing of tissue lots.
• On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period.
• 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 (CA), the base pay range for this position is $40,000 to $55,000 l (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. 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.