Scientist II

Medtronic • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $88,800 - $133,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Medtronic is hiring a Scientist II to support scientific research and technical projects focused on sterilization processes and technologies. The role applies chemical engineering principles to plan and conduct laboratory research, evaluate technical feasibility, analyze results, and prepare clear technical documentation. The position is based on site at Medtronic’s Operational Headquarters Technical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with occasional work at the Mounds View campus according to business and project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and at least 0 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of sterilization processes.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Vapor Hydrogen Peroxide.
• Experience writing technical reports.
• Medical device experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, design, develop, execute, and implement scientific research projects.
• Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products.
• Plan and execute laboratory research.
• May participate in developing patent applications.
• May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.
• Maintain substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories, and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• For regular employees working 20 or more 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 or reimbursement; and the Simple Steps well-being program.
• For all regular employees: incentive plans; 401(k) with 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 for Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level