Edwards Lifesciences Corp

Staff Technologist, TMTT Laboratory

Edwards Lifesciences Corp$81K — $114K *
Healthcare
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent with 13+ years of experience in a medical device or laboratory setting OR 15+ years of experience in the same field
  • Strong background in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems preferred
  • Proficiency in using microCT imaging technology
  • Familiarity with QSR, FDA, and ISO regulations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills including MS Office and Maximo
  • Ability to mentor and guide lower-level technicians effectively

Responsibilities

  • Perform microCT scanning to produce high-quality data for R&D
  • Coordinate daily lab operations including equipment maintenance and inventory management
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements and assist in audits
  • Develop and execute complex validation protocols with cross-functional teams
  • Analyze laboratory performance metrics and recommend improvements
  • Provide technical guidance on lab design and utilization
  • Engage in general housekeeping and compliance duties as required

Benefits

  • Wide variety of benefits programs for employees and their families
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Friendly, collaborative work environment
  • Focus on compliance with health and safety regulations
Full Job Description
The TMTT Laboratory Staff Technologist plays a key role in maintaining and advancing laboratory capabilities by supporting microCT imaging, coordinating day-to-day lab operations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position focuses on ensuring high-quality data, operational efficiency, and compliance while contributing to continuous improvement and laboratory development initiatives.

How you will make an impact:
  • Perform microCT scanning and imaging to support R&D and cross-functional project teams, delivering timely and high-quality data acquisition and analysis (40%)
  • Coordinate laboratory activities in assigned areas, including testing, equipment calibration, validation, maintenance, and inventory/procurement management (30%)
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements; support root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, participate in internal and external audits (10%)
  • Develop and execute complex protocols (IQs, validations) in collaboration with cross-functional teams to support laboratory and project needs (10%)
  • Analyze performance and quality metrics; recommend and implement operational improvements (5%)
  • Provide technical expertise for corporate initiatives related to laboratory utilization, design (e.g., workflow, airflow, electrical) and construction (5%)
  • Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping, cross-functional team meetings, maintaining certification in required areas of operation


What you'll need (Required):

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent and 13+ years of previous experience in medical device or a laboratory setting OR
  • 15+ years of previous experience in medical device or a laboratory setting


What else we look for (Preferred):

  • Electrical experience is highly preferred
  • Mechanical/pneumatic experience is highly preferred
  • Electronic and Controls is highly preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
  • Excellent computer skills, including usage of MS Office and Maximo
  • Moderate to proficient use of micro CTs
  • Knowledge in QSR (Quality System Regulation), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) regulations
  • Ability to write technical documents
  • Must be able to work independently, collaborate, and provide guidance and training to lower-level technicians
  • Able to work well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner
  • Represent the organization to outside contacts, e.g., contractors and vendors
  • 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


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 $81,000 - $114,000 (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.

About Edwards Lifesciences Corp

Edwards Lifesciences is an American medical technology company headquartered in Irvine, California, specializing in artificial heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring. It developed the SAPIEN transcatheter aortic heart valve made of cow tissue within a balloon-expandable, cobalt-chromium frame, deployed via catheter. The company has manufacturing facilities at the Irvine headquarters, as well as in Draper, Utah; Costa Rica; the Dominican Republic; Puerto Rico; and Singapore; and is building a new facility due to be completed in 2021 in Limerick, Ireland.
Learn more about Edwards Lifesciences Corp
Size
15,700 employees
Market Cap
$45.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$823.4 million
Founded
1958
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
NASDAQ

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