Laboratory Technician, Biocompatibility Testing

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits programs

Competitive salaries

Performance incentives

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform in vitro and in vivo testing in support of non-clinical studies at the Irvine campus. The role involves safety and biocompatibility testing for Edwards medical devices, with duties spanning sample collection, data recording, and basic computations.

The successful candidate will have an Associate’s degree in a related field and at least one year of experience in a GLP/GDP environment, with hands-on animal handling and strong

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related scientific field.
• At least 1 year of in vitro and in vivo biological testing experience.
• Experience and ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tests and assist in lab tasks under supervision.
• Conduct in vitro biology testing (cytotoxicity, hemolysis, coagulation assays, and genotoxicity).
• Perform in vivo biological assays using small animals (administration, health monitoring, sample collection).
• Calibrate and operate standard lab equipment and record results with traceable data.
• Support validation activities for equipment and test methods under supervision.
• Follow SOPs and maintain compliance with work instructions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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 Laboratory Technician position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.This role is onsite at our Irvine Corporate Campus. Work shift is Monday - Friday with occasional weekend rotation amongst the team. Overtime required during peak volume periods or critical deadlines.The Lab Technician will conduct in vitro and in vivo laboratory testing services within a lab environment with the Edwards Quality Lab (EQL). Will provide a comprehensive range of safety and biocompatibility testing for the evaluation of Edwards medical devices. We are looking for a Laboratory Technician who enjoys being hands on, working in a fast-paced environment, who will take an active role in non-clinical testing to support Edwards manufacturing, new product development, and submission to FDA and other regulatory agencies.The Laboratory Technician will perform in vitro and in vivo testing services in support of non-clinical studies and in-process assessments conducted by the Edwards Quality Laboratory.How you will make an impact:Perform a variety of routine laboratory tests and assist in laboratory tasks as required under close supervision of Laboratory Supervisor and Study DirectorsPerform and/or assist in biology laboratory testing and processes in in vitro area. The test includes but is not limited to cytotoxicity, hemolysis, partial thromboplastin time, platelet leukocyte counts, completement activation, and genotoxicity assay.Perform in vivo biological assays using small animals, including administration, health monitoring, and test sample collection per ISO 10993. The in vivo tests include mouse systemic toxicity, rabbit intracutaneous reactivity, and guinea pig maximization tests.Lab functions include collecting, analyzing, and processing laboratory samples. Prepare chemicals, reagents and solutions.Calibrate and operate standard laboratory equipment that is 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 supervisionReview, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history recordsOther incidental duties as assignedOther 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.What you will need (Required):Associate's degree in related scientific field (Biology, Veterinary Science, Animal Science, or similar)At least one (1) year of relative experience with in vitro and in vivo biological testing and processes within an academic or industry setting (i.e. medical device/pharmaceutical/biotech).What else we look for (Preferred):Experience with in-vivo and in vitro laboratory test methodsExperience as a veterinary technician in biomedical research or private practiceHands-on experience working with small laboratory animals in a research, academic, biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device environment, including activities such as animal handling, dosing/injections, blood collection, health assessments, husbandry, study support, and sample collection.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 regulationsRVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) and /or LAT (Laboratory Animal Technician) certificationsDemonstrates professional communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skillsIntermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)Able to read, comprehend, write and speak EnglishThrives in a collaborative team environment with close supervisionAligning 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 $44,000 to $63,000 (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.