Senior Chemistry Lab Technician

Edwards Lifesciences Corp•Salt Lake City, UT

59d•Onsite

About The Position

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Senior Laboratory Technician position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future. We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Laboratory Technician to join our team at Edwards Lifesciences' Draper, UT facility. This role plays a critical part in providing a range of testing and supporting activities in a chemistry laboratory environment. Responsibilities include but not limit to: perform sample preparation, extraction, and report generation, performing testing using analytical equipment (e.g., analytical balance, gas and liquid chromatography, etc.), maintaining chemical inventory, cleaning laboratory glassware, handling chemical waste in compliance with safety protocols, and conducting equipment calibration and preventative maintenance.

Requirements

Associate's degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or a related scientific field plus at least three (3) years of experience working in a chemistry/scientific related laboratory environment; OR
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or a related scientific field with no experience.

Nice To Haves

Degree in chemistry
Highly regulated industry experience (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech)
Experience operating advanced analytical instruments such as FTIR, SEM, ICP-MS, GCMS, and LCMS for material characterization, contamination analysis, or regulatory testing purposes.
Experience with validation/revalidation protocols, and equipment qualification
Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and committed to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Good Laboratory Practices
Extensive knowledge of laboratory operations, including chemical handling and safety practices
Experienced in regulated environments such as cleanroom manufacturing and laboratories

Responsibilities

Must act with integrity, professionalism and composure in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Within and outside of the laboratory.
Perform routine and non-routine testing using established procedures and protocols
Accurately document testing activities following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Support qualification and validation of critical systems and equipment under supervision
Assist in developing and updating operating procedures to maintain compliance with GDP, and Environmental Health Safety (EHS) standards
Perform scheduled calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment
Manage chemical inventory, including receiving and tracking chemicals, samples, and supplies
Maintain a clean, organized laboratory environment aligned with 6S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety) principles, including glassware cleaning and chemical waste management
Initiate and support laboratory investigations, providing recommendations for managerial review
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Prepare data summaries, reports, and protocols using standardized templates; review and approve basic laboratory data
Train and mentor junior technicians, assess techniques, and provide constructive feedback
Solid mathematical proficiency (algebra at a minimum), including decimals, percentages, and unit conversions
Perform other duties as assigned