2nd Shift Associate Tissue Processor
Edwards Lifesciences
Summary
The Associate Tissue Processor applies skill and dexterity in the preparation of raw tissue materials for the manufacturing process, in keeping with regulatory and company guidelines.
Job description
How you'll make an impact
- Identify portions of tissue that meet thickness and other specification requirements of various product components, using forceps and gauges; primarily in a single dedicated area.
- Visually assess leaflets to select those that meet manufacturing requirements, using forceps.
- Operate fixation machine to convert incoming tissue to fixed tissue to begin preparation for manufacturing process.
- Visually assess incoming pericardial tissue for obvious imperfections, using scalpels, forceps, scissors.
- Operate die cut machine to produce individual leaflets.
What you'll need (Required)
- Knowledge of elementary math.
- Basic computer skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Due to the specific duties of this job, you must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English.
What else we look for (Preferred)
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent Previous sewing, GMP, clean room, medical device experience.
- Adhere to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing.
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed manufacturing instructions.
- Work in a Team environment, including with peers in manufacturing.
- Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions/process sheets and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records.
- Successful completion of ongoing job training of assembly process steps.
- Other incidental duties: Clean and sanitize work area – surfaces and equipment – between processing of tissue lots.
- On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period.
- 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.
Requirements
- Knowledge of elementary math
- Basic computer skills
- Good communication skills
- Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent
- Previous sewing, GMP, clean room, medical device experience preferred
- Adhere to Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed manufacturing instructions
- Work in a Team environment
- Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions/process sheets and adherence with SOPs
- Successful completion of ongoing job training of assembly process steps
- Clean and sanitize work area between processing of tissue lots
- On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism
- Adhere to all company rules and requirements
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Benefits programs
Company overview
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing breakthrough technologies for cardiovascular diseases. As a pioneer in the medical device industry, Edwards focuses on transcatheter heart valves, surgical heart valves, hemodynamic monitoring systems, and vascular solutions. The company's patient-focused culture inspires its 16,000+ employees worldwide to deliver life-changing innovations that address complex heart health challenges. Edwards serves patients in over 100 countries through its comprehensive portfolio of products including the SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve system, INSPIRIS surgical valves, and advanced monitoring technologies. With a commitment to research and development, the company invests 17-18% of its revenue back into R&D efforts, maintaining its position at the forefront of structural heart innovation. Edwards Lifesciences has impacted over one million patients globally through its transformative medical technologies.