Chemist

Job Summary

The Chemist I role will have responsibility for performing a variety of routine and non‑routine tasks in a regulated laboratory environment to support and develop analytical chemistry platforms. The role works in conformance with GLP, regulatory requirements, and company quality systems.

• Comply with all quality system requirements.
• Prepare, collect, measure and record samples.
• Document test and data analysis results.
• Participate in cross‑functional continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate with team members to meet schedule requirements.
• Apply knowledge to troubleshoot test method failures.
• Analyze data and collate test results.
• Communicate priority and timeliness for customer requests.
• Help drive the team to meet business goals.
• Support development area and commercial QC release as needed.
• Learn and understand the manufacturing organization supported by the lab.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, material science, or related technical discipline.
• No prior work experience required.

• One year of laboratory experience in wet chemistry.
• Experience with UPLC/HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, FT‑IR, UV‑Vis.
• Experience with chromatography software (e.g., Empower).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work with solvents and pharmaceutical substances.
• Strong technical ability, equipment set‑up, and troubleshooting skills.

• Stand, sit, or walk up to 8 hours per day.
• Perform bench‑level experiments, light lifting, bending, or stretching as needed.
• Use computer and phone during meetings.

This position requires unrestricted U.S. work authorization. Sponsorship is not provided for roles below principal level.

Salary range (U.S. excluding Puerto Rico): $68,000–$102,000. Additional benefits include health, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; MIP; and other standard benefits.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, and to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.