Packaging Test Lab Tech — Medical Device QA & R&D Impact

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

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Packaging Test Laboratory Technician in Irvine, CA, to support testing of medical device packaging systems across development, validation, manufacturing, and regulatory activities.

The role involves performing package tests, environmental conditioning, data collection, and documentation in compliance with GDP and Quality System requirements. Onsite work, collaboration with engineers, and contributing to process improvements are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in a related discipline or technical certificate.
• 1 year of experience supporting operations.
• Experience in medical devices, packaging testing, validation, or quality systems is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Onsite work in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform packaging testing and environmental conditioning per approved procedures and work instructions.
• Prepare, receive, inspect, label, store, and manage test samples to support operations.
• Operate laboratory equipment including environmental chambers and packaging testers.
• Document and review data in line with GDP and Quality System requirements.
• Assist engineers with test setup, fixture preparation, protocol execution, and report generation.
• Support calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and vendor service coordination.
• Maintain laboratory organization, inventory, and equipment readiness; drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers, quality personnel, project teams, and external testing partners to meet objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team player

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent in related discipline or technical degree/certificate

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences is seeking a Packaging Test Laboratory Technician in Irvine, CA, to support testing of medical device packaging systems across development, validation, manufacturing, and regulatory activities.

The role involves performing package tests, environmental conditioning, data collection, and documentation in compliance with GDP and Quality System requirements. Onsite work, collaboration with engineers, and contributing to process improvements are key aspects of this position.