Research Scientist I

Edwards Lifesciences•Irvine, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards, we put patients first. We invest a significant proportion of our revenue towards research and development to drive and develop groundbreaking medical innovations for structural heart disease. As part of our R&D Engineering team, you will work closely with our Quality and Manufacturing teams to develop the latest tools and technologies to address significant, unmet clinical needs that impact patients’ lives around the world. Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey. Plan and implement technical laboratory experiments/product evaluations, which may include providing feedback and suggestions based on experimental results. Contribute to the experimental planning process and advance research/manufacturing process.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field
Required Experience working in a medical device, pharmaceutical industry and/or lab environment

Nice To Haves

Good computer skills in usage of CAD, 3D Printing Software, and MS Office Suite .
Good documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills
Good understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to a laboratory environment
Good problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Good understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to medical device manufacturing
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Must be able to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor and other team members in the section or group; and may interact with 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 and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct beating heart wet lab/heart preparation/independent investigational testing/analysis, including data collection and analysis under supervision
May write and execute protocols
May acquire images by using the ultrasound system if needed
Participate in special projects related to evaluation of existing and developmental products and processes
Prepare and document laboratory data in accordance with FDA, ISO (Internal Standards Organization), and in-house guidelines.
Prepare technical findings reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analysis.
Observe and draw conclusions regarding testing performed.
Maintain accurate and complete records, methods, measurement and observations related to assigned projects/evaluations.
Monitor, collect, and analyze results from routine samples/test methods per established procedures and/or protocols
Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership