Scientist II: Sterilization & Medical Devices

Medtronic plc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a Scientist II for on-site work at the OHQ Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN, with occasional duties at the Mounds View campus. The role focuses on sterilization processes and technologies, applying chemical engineering principles to plan and execute laboratory research and document findings.

Responsibilities include initiating R&D projects, evaluating feasibility, drafting technical reports, and potentially contributing to patent applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of sterilization processes.
• Experience writing technical reports.
• Medical Device experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiation, design, development, execution, and implementation of scientific research projects.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products.
• Plans and executes laboratory research.
• May participate in the development of patent applications.
• May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Medtronic is seeking a Scientist II for on-site work at the OHQ Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN, with occasional duties at the Mounds View campus. The role focuses on sterilization processes and technologies, applying chemical engineering principles to plan and execute laboratory research and document findings.

Responsibilities include initiating R&D projects, evaluating feasibility, drafting technical reports, and potentially contributing to patent applications.