Chemist II

Medtronic; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Chemist II to support the R&D Cleanability Laboratory in evaluating the cleanability and reprocessing performance of reusable surgical devices. The role generates data supporting product development, design verification, and regulatory requirements.

The candidate will work in a hands-on laboratory environment with chemicals, soils, and devices, collaborating with chemists, engineers, and R&D teams while maintaining safety and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant laboratory, analytical, research, or medical device experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute cleanability, reprocessing, extraction, and analytical testing per approved procedures.
• Support laboratory method development, optimization, and validation/verification.
• Perform simulated-use testing, cleaning, washer/disinfector cycles, extraction, and recovery studies.
• Communicate technical results and project impacts to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical testing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

UV/Vis spectrophotometry

Laboratory equipment

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 26 Sep 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

The Chemist II will support the R&D Cleanability Laboratory by executing and developing laboratory methods to evaluate the cleanability and reprocessing performance of reusable surgical devices. The role generates data supporting product development, design verification, and regulatory requirements.

Work Environment

Hands-on laboratory environment involving chemicals, biological soils, cleaning agents, reusable medical devices, and laboratory equipment. Requires collaboration with chemists, engineers, and R&D teams while maintaining applicable safety and compliance requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute cleanability, reprocessing, extraction, and analytical testing per approved procedures.
• Support laboratory method development, optimization, and validation/verification.
• Perform simulated-use testing, cleaning, washer/disinfector cycles, extraction, and recovery studies.
• Conduct quantitative analyses, including protein and hemoglobin testing using UV/Vis.
• Prepare soils, reagents, standards, controls, and samples.
• Operate laboratory equipment and support qualification/calibration activities.
• Analyze and document data, protocols, reports, and deviations.
• Follow QMS, data integrity, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, continuous improvement, and multiple R&D projects.
• Communicate technical results and project impacts to cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant laboratory, analytical, research, or medical device experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical device or regulated industry experience.
• Experience with reusable devices, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, or reprocessing.
• Experience with method development, UV/Vis, extraction, or recovery studies.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ISO 17664, or ISO 15883.
• Experience with equipment qualification, calibration, or validation.
• Hands-on laboratory and analytical testing experience.
• Experience with protocols, controlled procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

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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