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
responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
* performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.
* makes and records observations; performs simple calculations; and collects and prepares data for evaluation.
* conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment; arranging and dismantling apparatus; and collecting, washing, and storing glassware.
* performs 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.
* performs technical procedures in one or more of the following areas: production, research and development, quality control/assurance, and/or compliance/environmental.
technician support career stream: provides technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement or product development. Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment or systems. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures, and performs detailed mathematical calculations. For higher levels, may suggest and/or make improvements to optimize work processes.
differentiating factors
autonomy: entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior experience in technical aspects of a job.
work is clearly defined, routine or follows standard procedures and is closely supervised.
performs basic tests and records data.
organizational impact: performs basic technical activities and records data.
delivers job responsibilities following a defined standard output or set of procedures.
innovation and complexity: responsible for checking data and technical information when minor changes may be required based on review.
technical problems faced are routine and solutions clearly prescribed.
communication and influence: communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area.
obtains and provides technical information requiring little explanation or interpretation.
leadership and talent management: n/a – jobs at this level are focused on self-development.
required knowledge and experience:
bachelor's degree in microbiology
experience in microbial testing
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.
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.
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