R&D Engineer
- Employer
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Location
- Irvine, CA
- Closing date
- Sep 22, 2021
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- Sector
- Science, Physical Sciences and Engineering
- Organization Type
- Corporate
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Applies knowledge of technical principles and new product development systems/procedures to optimize product development.
Key Responsibilities:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field , 2 years years experience Required or
Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with internship, senior projects, or thesis in Engineering or Scientific field including either industry or industry/education Required
Additional Skills:
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Associated topics: biochemistry, bioinformatic, biophysics, bioprocess, msat, neuroscience, nutrition, pathogenesis, pharmaceutical, therapeutic
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and perform experiments and tests to evaluate biomaterial performance based on scientific/engineering principles; analyze results, make recommendations.
- Develop and lead in vivo animal studies to assess biomaterial performance at both material and valve levels, analyze results, make recommendations.
- Participate in biomaterial development and characterization.
- Author technical documents including protocols, reports, and technical summaries.
- Coordinate and engage testing activities which may involve engineers/scientists and technicians from different business units as well as external service providers.
- Generate work instructions, test methods, engineering drawings/prototypes, etc., to establish process specifications.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field , 2 years years experience Required or
Master's Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Scientific field with internship, senior projects, or thesis in Engineering or Scientific field including either industry or industry/education Required
Additional Skills:
- Prior experience with method validation and in vivo study is preferred.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with biomaterials characterization such as mechanical testing, microscopy, cell-based assays, ELISA, immunohistochemistry is desirable.
- Enthusiasm for learning and proactivity in solving problems and achieving results.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team is essential.
- Good documentation, communication (e.g., written and verbal) and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
- Understanding of statistical techniques
- Previous experience working with lab/industrial equipment required
- Solid understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
- Solid problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Solid understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
- Adherence to relevant Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines
- 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 the ability to manage vendors and project stakeholders
- Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Associated topics: biochemistry, bioinformatic, biophysics, bioprocess, msat, neuroscience, nutrition, pathogenesis, pharmaceutical, therapeutic
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