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Laboratory Technician, Microbiology

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$44,000 – $63,000 a year
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USA IRV-3009 Daimler
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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, Microbiology position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

As a Laboratory Technician, Microbiology, you will perform routine microbiological laboratory testing and environmental monitoring activities in support of Edwards' regulated manufacturing operations. In this hands-on laboratory role, you will perform the following using established procedures and protocols:

  • Perform routine microbiological laboratory testing using established procedures, protocols, and work instructions, including biological and in-process sample testing.
  • Collect environmental monitoring samples from cleanroom and controlled manufacturing environments.
  • Perform utility monitoring/testing, including sampling associated with water, gases, and compressed air.
  • Perform in process bioburden testing and other microbiological testing activities, as applicable.
  • Support microbiological media preparation
  • Prepare testing materials
  • Assist with testing validation and revalidation activities for critical laboratory systems and equipment under appropriate supervision.
  • Receive, inspect, prepare, handle, and process laboratory samples in accordance with established procedures.
  • Accurately record, review, and enter laboratory test results into applicable laboratory databases and systems, ensuring documentation is complete, traceable, and compliant.
  • Review, understand, and consistently follow SOPs, work instructions, test methods, and laboratory protocols.
  • Maintain basic laboratory equipment by following established procedures and completing preventive maintenance activities according to defined schedules.
  • Support updates to operating procedures and laboratory documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable GMP, environmental, safety, and Quality requirements.
  • Support laboratory investigations
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.
  • Perform other incidental duties as assigned.

You will work closely with the Microbiology team while developing proficiency in established assays, laboratory procedures, and quality systems. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, and the ability to consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing and Documentation Practices.

What You'll Need (Required):

  • Associate's degree or equivalent in Microbiology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, with at least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience.

What Else We Look For (Preferred):

  • Previous experience working in a microbiology laboratory, particularly within a medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, food/beverage, or other regulated environment.
  • Experience with environmental monitoring and sampling within cleanroom, controlled, or regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience performing utility sampling or testing, including water, compressed air, and/or gas systems.
  • Experience with microbiological or biological testing methods such as bioburden, sterility, aseptic filtration, or other routine microbiological assays.
  • Experience handling and testing biological, tissue, or in-process samples.
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
  • Experience following and executing work according to SOPs, laboratory procedures, protocols, and test methods.
  • Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or comparable electronic laboratory database/system for sample management, test results, and laboratory documentation.
  • Previous experience working within a regulated Quality System and familiarity with applicable FDA, QSR, and ISO requirements.
  • Experience entering, reviewing, or maintaining laboratory data with a strong emphasis on accuracy, traceability, and data integrity.

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 $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.

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