Associate Tissue Processor

Edwards Lifesciences • San Francisco, CA

210d • $39,000 - $53,000

About The Position

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. At Edwards Lifesciences facilities around the world, our Manufacturing teams create the tools, technologies, and devices that transform patients' lives. As part of our sewing, assembly, delivery, and distribution teams, your attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement will help us turn innovative ideas into reality. Your purpose-driven work will help leave lasting and positive impacts on patient lives. Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient's life. Our Global Supply Chain team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease. You'll partner cross-functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams, delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning, labeling, warehouse management, material handling, or any of our other supply chain opportunities, you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous sewing, GMP, clean room, medical device experience preferred.
• Knowledge of elementary math required.
• Candidate will be required to pass basic English skills assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills required.
• Good communication skills required.
• Able to read, comprehend and speak English.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed manufacturing instructions.
• Work in a Team environment, including with peers in manufacturing.
• Successful completion of ongoing job training of assembly process steps.
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules).

Responsibilities

• Identifying portions of tissue that meet thickness and other specification requirements of various product components, using forceps and gauges; primarily in a single dedicated area.
• Visually assessing leaflets to select those that meet manufacturing requirements, using forceps.
• Operating fixation machine to convert incoming tissue to fixed tissue to begin preparation for manufacturing process.
• Visually assessing incoming pericardial tissue for obvious imperfections, using scalpels, forceps, scissors.
• Operating die cut machine to produce individual leaflets.
• Reviewing, following and performing job functions in compliance with established work instructions/process sheets and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records.
• On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period.
• Cleaning and sanitizing work area - surfaces and equipment - between processing of tissue lots.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Performance-based incentives.
• A wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED