Technician, Engineering, R&D/QA

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

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA is seeking a Packaging Test Laboratory Technician to support testing services for medical device packaging systems. You will work with engineers to ensure tests are accurate, timely, and compliant with quality requirements.

The role involves performing packaging tests, environmental conditioning, sample management, data collection, and GDP/Quality System documentation, contributing to process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in related discipline.
• 1 year of experience supporting operations.
• Onsite required.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing activities for packaging systems according to approved procedures.
• Prepare, inspect, label, and manage test samples to support operations.
• Operate laboratory equipment including environmental chambers and packaging testers.
• Collect, document, and maintain test data per GDP and Quality System requirements.
• Assist engineers with test setups, protocols, and report generation.
• Support equipment maintenance, calibration, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain organized laboratory space and inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent in related discipline

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Databases

Digital workflow tools

Job description

Imagine how your ideas andexpertisecan change a patient’s life. Our GlobalOperations &Qualityteam plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease.The Packaging Test Laboratory Technician supports the execution of testing services for medical device packaging systems used in product development, validation, manufacturing support, and regulatory compliance activities. This role performs laboratory testing, environmental conditioning, equipment operation, sample management, data collection, and documentation in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements.

The technician works closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant test execution while contributing to laboratory efficiency, process improvements, and digital transformation initiatives.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Perform package testing, environmental conditioning, and other laboratory activities in accordance with approved procedures, protocols, and work instructions.

• Prepare, receive, inspect, label, store, and manage test samples to support laboratory operations and project timelines.

• Operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including environmental chambers and package testing equipment.

• Collect, document, review, and maintain test data in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Quality System requirements.

• Assist engineers with test setup, fixture preparation, protocol execution, and report generation.

• Support laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration activities, troubleshooting, and vendor service coordination.

• Maintain laboratory organization, inventory, supplies, and equipment readiness.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve laboratory processes, workflow efficiency, and data accuracy.

• Support digital transformation initiatives, including electronic data collection, laboratory automation, and process improvement projects.

• Collaborate effectively with engineers, quality personnel, project teams, and external testing partners to meet project objectives.

• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality System requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need (Required):

• Associate's Degreeor equivalent in or technical degree/certificate in related discipline or
  1yearsof experience supporting operations.

• Onsite required.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Experience in medical devices, packaging testing, validation, or quality systems.

• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, test, quality, engineering, or regulated environment.

• Experience operating laboratory or industrial equipment.

• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems, databases, or digital workflow tools.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Must be able to work in a team environment.

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 $44,000 - $63,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).