Product Specialist II

Donaldson•Bloomington, MN

1d•$69,440 - $86,800•Onsite

About The Position

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. Position Summary: The Product Specialist II supports the Advanced Membranes Solutions (AMS) - Medical Devices business by developing technical expertise in key application areas, conducting laboratory testing and competitive analyses, and generating technical content that informs product strategy, customer engagement, and business growth. Working closely with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing, this role contributes technical insights through experimentation, technology assessments, market research, and application-focused investigations. The Specialist serves as a developing subject matter expert within designated medical device focus areas and helps translate technical findings into practical tools, training, and customer-facing materials. This role is ideal for an individual with strong laboratory and scientific skills who enjoys learning new technologies, solving application challenges, and communicating technical information to diverse audiences. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Bloomington, MN office/facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or other related technical disciplines.
2+ years of experience in a laboratory, medical device, diagnostics, biotechnology, life sciences, engineering, or related environment.
Experience conducting laboratory experiments, testing, or scientific evaluations and analyzing resulting data.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling blood, plasma, or other biological samples.
Familiarity with point-of-care diagnostic technologies.
Experience working in BSL laboratory environments.
Knowledge of biochemistry, assay methods, or analytical testing techniques.
Familiarity with medical device quality systems and documentation practices.
Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, publications, or other scientific communications.
Experience creating customer-facing materials including application notes, white papers, training materials, or webinars.
Experience supporting technical training or educational programs.
Experience managing multiple projects, studies, or assignments in a laboratory or technical environment.

Responsibilities

Develop working expertise in assigned medical device technology areas, including point-of-care diagnostics, biological sample handling, aseptic barrier technologies, and other strategic applications.
Stay current on industry trends, technologies, products, customer needs, and maintain technical knowledge resources and application summaries.
Design and conduct laboratory testing to evaluate medical device technologies, applications, competitive products, and emerging market opportunities.
Serve as the primary resource for biological sample handling and BSL laboratory activities, ensuring safe and effective execution of studies involving blood, plasma, and other biological materials.
Provide technical consultation, testing support, and subject matter expertise for engineering projects, including method review, test development, execution, and communication of experimental findings.
Conduct competitor product reviews, technology assessments, benchmarking activities, and market landscape analyses; summarize findings for product management and business teams.
Prepare technical reports, test summaries, presentations, application notes, and product development documentation in accordance with applicable quality management system requirements.
Collaborate with Marketing and cross functional teams to develop brochures, technical literature, customer-facing materials, white papers, webinars, and other educational content.
Support creation and delivery of technical training, customer presentations, and educational activities for internal and external audiences.
Support translation of customer and application needs into user requirements, technical specifications, and other development documentation while providing application expertise and testing support for product development initiatives.
Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to provide technical insights that support product development and business growth.