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.

Ensures bioburden reduction of all manufacturing aids, tools, and equipment in keeping with Microbiology, Regulatory and company standards.

How you'll make an impact:
• Preparing tools received from SURG isolation and final assembly - including washing, cleaning, and wrapping - for sanitization, per department procedures or Engineering requests
• Loading tools and manufacturing aids in the appropriate autoclave and/or oven per specified diagrammed instructions, and initiating equipment cycle for sanitization, per department procedures or Engineering requests
• Reviewing, following and performing job functions in compliance with work instructions 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
• Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping and photocopying cycle charts

What you'll need (Required):
H.S. Diploma or equivalent Previous GMP, clean room, medical device experience Preferred
no previous experience Required

What else we look for (Preferred):
• Full understanding of load configurations and autoclave operations for autoclaves used for sanitization of tooling and supplies
• Basic computer skills required
• Ability to read, comprehend and speak English, along with good communication skills including giving and receiving feedback
• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines, as well as Microbiology standards, as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
• Strict attention to detail and ability to comply with standards
• Must be able to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision by following detailed manufacturing instructions
• Work in a Team environment, primarily work within immediate work unit and with other departments as requested
• 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
• Candidate will be required to pass basic English skills assessment

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $29,000 to $40,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.  

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.