We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Jan 2026

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

The Laboratory Technician works with scientists, engineers, and technicians supporting quality control, product support & development testing. The technician will perform sample preparation and analysis as part of a laboratory team. The technician will review, authorize and report results, support document creation and revision, and participate in continuous improvement projects for the lab. The role functions as part of the Analytical Laboratory that works under ISO17025 requirements in the medical device field.

Position Responsibilities

• Support sample registration, labeling, traceability, and storage.

• Perform sample preparation including:

• Sectioning with trim saw and automated mill

• Mounting using various medias

• Grinding and polishing using Abrapol and Tegramin grinders

• Surface etching with acids

• Use a microscope as an analysis tool for dimensional measurement and evaluation of surface features

• Equipment set up, cleaning, troubleshooting, calibration, and operation

• Real time documentation of test protocols and data collection

• Author and review laboratory processes

• Assist engineers and scientist in equipment and process qualifications

• Participate in and or lead continuous improvement projects

• Perform general support including preparing chemical solutions and maintaining inventory of consumable supplies

• Perform work in adherence to procedures, department policies and regulatory requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related experience in technical areas such as in metallurgical, electronic, mechanical or related technical discipline.

• Good written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with clients, laboratory personnel, and other functions

• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced team environment

• Ability to prioritize and execute on daily tasks

• Ability to work and be effective with minimal supervision

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

A successful candidate will have experience working in a laboratory setting. Preferred qualifications include:

• 2-year technical degree in metallurgical, electronic, mechanical or related technical discipline.

• Experience working in and documenting experiments in a highly regulated environment.

• Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

• Experience with continuous improvement tools such as, Lean Sigma or Six Sigma.

• Experience and understanding of cGMP, ISO17025, FDA and ICH requirements.

Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description 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.
Required to be able to stand / sit / walk 8 hrs per day or possible extended periods of time doing laboratory work.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description 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. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$42,400.00 - $63,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.