Laboratory Technician, Microbiology

Edwards Lifesciences

1d • $44,000 - $63,000

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician, Microbiology performs routine microbiological laboratory testing and environmental monitoring to support Edwards Lifesciences' regulated manufacturing operations. The role uses established procedures, protocols, and work instructions to test biological and in-process samples; collect environmental samples from cleanroom and controlled manufacturing environments; and perform utility monitoring and testing involving water, gases, and compressed air. Other activities include in-process bioburden and other microbiological testing, preparing microbiological media and testing materials, and assisting with validation and revalidation of critical laboratory systems and equipment under appropriate supervision.

The technician receives, inspects, prepares, handles, and processes samples; records, reviews, and enters results into laboratory systems; and ensures documentation is complete, traceable, and compliant. The role follows SOPs, work instructions, test methods, and laboratory protocols; maintains basic equipment and completes scheduled preventive maintenance; supports procedure and documentation updates, investigations, and applicable GMP, environmental, safety, and Quality requirements; and helps maintain a safe, organized laboratory. The technician works closely with the Microbiology team while developing proficiency in established assays, laboratory procedures, and quality systems. Strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, and consistent adherence to SOPs and Good Manufacturing and Documentation Practices are important for success.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Microbiology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Ability to consistently follow SOPs and Good Manufacturing and Documentation Practices.

Nice To Haves

• Previous microbiology laboratory experience, particularly in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, food/beverage, or another regulated environment.
• Experience with environmental monitoring and sampling in cleanroom, controlled, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience performing utility sampling or testing involving 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 or system for sample management, test results, and laboratory documentation.
• Previous experience in a regulated Quality System and familiarity with applicable FDA, QSR, and ISO requirements.
• Experience entering, reviewing, or maintaining laboratory data with emphasis on accuracy, traceability, and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• 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 and testing, including sampling associated with water, gases, and compressed air.
• Perform in-process bioburden testing and other applicable microbiological testing.
• Support microbiological media preparation and 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 databases and systems, maintaining complete, traceable, and compliant documentation.
• Review, understand, and consistently follow SOPs, work instructions, test methods, and laboratory protocols.
• Maintain basic laboratory equipment and complete preventive maintenance according to defined schedules.
• Support updates to operating procedures and laboratory documentation while maintaining 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree