Chemical Operator I (Medical Device Manufacturing)

Medtronic in; Mystic (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chemical Operator I in Mystic, CT, where you'll play a crucial role in manufacturing medical products that support patient care. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and tuition assistance. You'll work in a dynamic environment, operating advanced chemical processing equipment and ensuring product quality and safety. If you're detail-oriented and eager to learn in a regulated manufacturing setting, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in the medical device industry.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with no prior experience required.
• Ability to read and follow complex procedures in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical process equipment and monitor quality control.
• Follow safety protocols and handle hazardous materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Ability to follow technical procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mixers

Grinders

Dryers

Filter presses

Pumps

Filling machines

Job description

Chemical Operator I (Medical Device Manufacturing) (Finance)

Chemical Operator I (Medical Device Manufacturing) (Finance)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Jun 2025

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

Join our team in Mystic, CT, where we manufacture medical products used in nasal, ear, and eye procedures. As a Chemical Operator I, you'll play a vital role in producing safe, high-quality medical materials that directly support patient care.

This is a full-time, direct hire position, with full benefits eligibility, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, up-front tuition benefits, and more.

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pay: $20/hr (entry level) - $21/hr (depending on prior manufacturing experience)

What You'll Do

• Operate a variety of chemical process equipment including mixers, grinders, dryers, filter presses, pumps, and filling machines
• Follow detailed procedures to safely mix and handle compounds such as formaldehyde, polymers, and oxidizing agents
• Monitor processes and perform quality control checks to ensure product consistency and safety
• Handle and soak materials in SDS solutions (e.g., water, baking soda, peroxide) to remove residual chemicals, followed by multiple rinse cycles
• Wear full PPE and a mask to ensure safety and compliance with OSHA regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Entry-level: no prior experience required
• Ability to read and follow complex, technical procedures in English
• Intermediate verbal communication skills in English, and ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers
• Attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset
• Willingness to learn, follow safety protocols, and grow within a regulated manufacturing environment

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):$39,600.00 - $59,400.00

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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.