Tech, Microbiology Laboratory
Type
Full time
Location
Job reference
Req-40045
Posted for
3 days ago
Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Quality teams help shape the development of groundbreaking technologies to ensure each stage of our innovation process is held to the highest standards of integrity and safety. You’ll bring your passion for problem solving and partner with various teams to influence decision-making for a product’s entire lifecycle. Your work will involve you optimizing product development to impact patients around the world with pioneering technology. In this role, you will provide testing services in a laboratory environment.
How you will make an impact:
• Perform routine testing services using established procedures/protocols (e.g sterility, bioburden, aseptic filtration, environmental collection and testing, receive, inspect, in process solutions, etc)
• Collect environmental lab samples from multiple cleanrooms
• Perform data entry of routine testing
• Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records
• Assist in testing validation/revalidation activities for critical systems and equipment under close supervision
• May maintain basic equipment by following procedures and executing PM (preventative maintenance) per established schedule
• Update operating procedures and ensure that specifications are in compliance with GMP, Environment and Safety regulations
• Other incidental duties
What you'll need (Required):
• Associate's Degree or equivalent in in a related science field , 1 years’ experience of previous experience working in a laboratory environment
What else we look for (Preferred):
• Good written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Able to read, comprehend, write and speak English
• Good computer skills, including usage of MS Office
• Moderate knowledge of laboratory processes
• Moderate knowledge in QSR (Quality System Regulation), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) regulations
• Moderate knowledge in mathematics, e.g., decimals and percentage
• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
• Strict attention to detail
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Ability to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner
• 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 $43,000 to $61,000 (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.
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