We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Jun 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

         

         

In this hands-on role, you will help maintain laboratory readiness by preparing materials, operating laboratory equipment, managing supplies, and supporting contamination-control activities.

You’ll be part of the Microbiology Operations team within our North Haven Laboratory Services department and will play an important role in supporting laboratory activities that help ensure the safety, quality, and reliability of life-changing medical technologies used by patients around the world.

We are working a minimum of 5 days per week onsite as part of our commitment to collaboration, innovation, and delivering extraordinary outcomes for patients. The schedule for this position is on 1st shift, M-F, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities may include:

• Support daily laboratory operations that enable microbiological testing and environmental monitoring activities
• Prepare, sterilize, and stage laboratory materials, media, glassware, and consumables for testing teams
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, incubators, depyrogenation ovens, and glassware washers following approved procedures
• Monitor and replenish laboratory supplies to ensure materials are available when needed
• Perform routine cleaning, gowning, and contamination-control activities within laboratory and cleanroom environments
• Maintain organized, clean, and inspection-ready laboratory workspaces
• Accurately document laboratory activities in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and quality requirements
• Follow all safety, biosafety, and laboratory compliance procedures
• Identify and communicate equipment, inventory, or workspace issues to appropriate team members
• Collaborate with colleagues to support efficient laboratory operations and testing schedules

Must Have: Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or coursework in Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Science, or a related field
• Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated environment
• Familiarity with cleanroom practices (ISO 17025 compliance standards), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), or quality systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently on routine tasks and effectively within a team environment

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 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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. 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.

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