Laboratory Technician II- Weekends

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.

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 ISO
17025 requirements in the medical device field.

• Support sample registration, labeling, traceability, and storage.
• Perform sample preparation including sectioning with trim saw and automated mill.
• Mounting using various media.
• 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.

• Minimum of 2 years related experience in technical areas such as 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.

• 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, ISO
  17025, FDA and ICH 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.

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. 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. 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).

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