Scientist I, Research

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products transform patients’ lives. As part of our Clinical Affairs team, you’ll hone your scientific curiosity and passion for evaluating data to increase access to pioneering technologies for patients in need. In close partnership with principal investigators, dedicated medical professionals, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities, you will drive the evidence needed to optimize patient outcomes.

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.

How you will make an impact by:  

As a Scientist I, Research will plan and implement technical laboratory experiments/returned product evaluations, which may include providing feedback and suggestions based on experimental results. Contribute to the experimental planning process and advance research/manufacturing process.

• Coordinate and conduct independent investigational testing/analysis, including data collection and analysis under supervision.

• May write and execute protocols.

• May acquire images by using the Digital Microscope 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.

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Scientific field

• Experience working in a medical device, pharmaceutical industry and/or lab environment.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Good computer skills in usage of 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.

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 $55,000 to $78,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).   

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

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