Senior Veterinary Technician

Edwards Lifesciences • Irvine, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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 what’s currently possible, and create solutions for patients many years into the future. If you’re an early-stage innovator, then Edwards A I& T team is the place for you to take the next steps in your career. We’ll give you the tools and resources you need to create groundbreaking innovations that shape the future of structural heart technology.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with animals
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s 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
• 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

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
• Provide pre-clinical in vivo laboratory testing services

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
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED