Chemist

We recently announced plans to expand in Spain by building a new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Moncada Valencia. When it becomes operational in 2026 the plant will manufacture Edwards surgical and transcatheter heart valve replacement technologies and will join a global network of more than 16000 talented team members and five other production plants. Our new facility in Moncada will welcome up to 1500 dedicated team members by 2029 across manufacturing engineering and several other professional career paths. Hiring for professional positions has started and will continue through the winter and early spring with specialized training for manufacturing hires beginning in the fall of 2025.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Set parameters of complex laboratory instrumentation to perform testing by applying chemistry knowledge and concepts

• Set parameters of complex laboratory instrumentation applying chemistry knowledge and concepts to perform receiving inspection raw materials environmental control testing in-process solutions and final product release testing

• Investigate and perform corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) testing

• Create and develop validation plans for laboratory equipment and methods

• Develop lab specific protocols reports and methods in collaboration with team members

• Participate in process improvement projects (e.g. BEST Lean) and propose recommendations for manager approval

• Perform routine laboratory operations activities including updating documents

• Interpret data perform trend analysis and define qualification strategies for new or modified devices and/or processes

• Make recommendations and validate new laboratory equipment

• May train coach and guide lower level employees on new procedures assess work techniques and provide feedback on procedures

• Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership

What You Will Need (Required):

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry

• 1 years experience in a chemistry environment

What Else We Look For (Preferred):

• Proven expertise in MS Office; Analytical Equipment System (e.g. ChemStation Empower)

• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills

• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Good knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies and procedures relevant to chemistry

• Good knowledge and understanding of chemical principles theories and concepts

• Good knowledge of laboratory equipment (e.g. gas Chromatography high performance liquid chromatography total organic carbon fourier transform infrared spectroscopy atomic absorption)

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing

• Strict attention to detail

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment

• 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

• Ability to build stable working relationships internally

• 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