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Lab Technician III

Medtronic · Fridley, MN · 2 mo ago
On-siteAnalyst$51k–$77k/yrFull-time

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

About the role

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Technician III to support the processing of returned, explanted medical devices. This role is an essential part of a larger lifecycle to meet quality system regulations regarding product performance in the field and ensure patient safety.

In this role, you must be comfortable in a biohazard space, cleaning products that were previously implanted, and with the risk of possible bloodborne pathogen exposure. This is a biosafety level II lab and all necessary precautions are taken, including wearing PPE and working in a dedicated biohazard space (scrub in/scrub out, cannot eat or drink at desk). This lab operates as a day-to-day operational processing workflow, meaning large volumes must be reliably completed by the team each day. As a result, it can be high pressure and high stress, but the work requires focus and dedication. We have a team that values equal distribution of work and collaboration.

The ideal candidate will thrive on routine, enjoy independent work, and find satisfaction in following precise procedures. This role requires less than 10% travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. The position is onsite a minimum of 4 days per week to foster professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.
  • Make and record observations; perform simple calculations; and collect and prepare data for evaluation.
  • Conduct laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment; arranging and dismantling apparatus; and collecting, washing, and storing glassware.
  • Perform technical and record-keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
  • May analyze compounds and manage corporate compound collection.
  • Perform technical procedures in one or more of the following areas: Production, Research and Development, Quality Control/Assurance, and/or Compliance/Environmental.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant technical experience, which may include a combination of practical experience and applicable training, education, or certification.
  • For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Comfort working in a biohazard space with possible bloodborne pathogen exposure.
  • Ability to wear PPE and follow biosafety level II lab protocols (scrub in/scrub out, no eating or drinking at desk).
  • Regular mobility and ability to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.

U.S. Work Authorization

U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package designed to support employees at every career and life stage. The following benefits are available to regular employees working 20+ hours per week:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life insurance and long-term disability leave
  • Dependent daycare spending account
  • Tuition assistance/reimbursement
  • Simple Steps (global well-being program)
  • Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) short-term incentive
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
  • Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time (as required by state law) and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Pay

Salary ranges for U.S. locations (excluding Puerto Rico): $51,200.00 - $76,800.00. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.

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