Senior Lab Technician

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform routine microbiology/chemistry testing services by using established procedures/protocols. Support testing by following procedures in completing validation/revalidation activities (equipment and/or processes) for critical systems and sterilization equipment.
2. Perform preliminary investigations and write-ups; deliberate with Microbiologist/Chemist in root cause investigations for product/sample failures and Out-of-Specifications (OOS).
3. Perform validation/re-validations for new/existing laboratory equipment according to established protocol.
4. Update operating procedures and/or validation protocols/reports.
5. Data entry and trending of routine microbial/chemistry testing for analysis by Microbiologist/Chemist.
6. Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence to SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records.
7. Other incidental duties.

• Other: NITEC or equivalent in related science field, 3 years previous experience working in a laboratory environment (Required).
• Other: Higher NITEC or equivalent in related science field, 2 years previous experience working in a laboratory environment (Required).
• Associate's Degree or equivalent in Diploma in related science field, 1 year previous experience working in a laboratory environment (Preferred).
• Bachelor's Degree in related science field (Preferred).

• Ability to read, comprehend, and write English; good communication and interpersonal skills (Required).
• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision.
• Good computer skills (Required).
• 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 the environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.