Senior Veterinary Technician

At Edwards Lifesciences we thrive on discovery and expand the boundaries of medical device technology. We are passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease. Join a company dedicated to discovering and developing solutions that improve patient outcomes and quality of life around the world. The Senior Veterinary Technician supports in-vivo testing of medical devices to meet R&D and regulatory requirements. They will serve as an animal surgical technician in a vivarium environment.

Innovation starts from the heart. Our Advanced Innovation & Technology (A I& T) teams harness the imagination, courage, and resourcefulness to think beyond whats currently possible, and create solutions for patients many years into the future. If youre an early-stage innovator, then Edwards A I& T team is the place for you to take the next steps in your career. Well give you the tools and resources you need to create groundbreaking innovations that shape the future of structural heart technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of laboratory test using both routine and special techniques and methods and assist in complex laboratory tasks as required under minimal supervision of the veterinarian, Laboratory Supervisor and Study Directors

• Calibrate and operate standard laboratory equipment

• Collect, analyze, and process laboratory samples. Record results, organize data, and perform basic computations and interpret results

• Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs and protocols

• May train, coach, and guide other technicians on new procedures, assess work techniques and provide feedback on procedures

• Additional Factors / Environmental Tolerances:

  • Will require working with human and animal blood and/or tissues.

  • 100% of time will be spent in a laboratory environment.

  • Heavy lifting and standing for long periods of time.

  • Provide pre-clinical in vivo laboratory testing services

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with animals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Associate degree

• Experience in a GLP environment

• Experience with swine and ruminants

• Experience in an interventional radiology environment (cath lab)

• Education or experience as a veterinary technician in biomedical research or private practice is highly desired

• Ability to operate a variety of laboratory equipment (anesthesia machines, blood analyzers, etc)

• Understanding of good documentation practices

• Understanding of sterile technique

• Appreciation for organization and cleanliness

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

• Experience with medical imagery specifically CT

• LAT (Laboratory Animal Technician) certification

• Moderate knowledge of animal care, anatomy, physiology, and laboratory processes

• Moderate knowledge of AALAS (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science), USDA, DEA regulations

• Good computer skills, including usage of MS Office; experience with electronic equipment systems

• Knowledge of and adherence to Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to biological assays

• Strict attention to detail

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 $53,000 to $75,000 (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.

E dwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.