Lab Technician I

**Careers that Change Lives**

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. Medtronic in Eatontown, New Jersey, is looking for a Lab Technician I. The person that takes this role will be expected to perform testing in the QC Laboratory in one or more of the Laboratories (Chemistry, Microbiology, and Isolator), with main role in the Isolator Laboratory performing sterility testing using Isolator technology (both half suit and glove port). The Lab Tech I works with other Lab teams members as well as engineers and manufacturing.

**A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.
- Makes and records observations; performs simple calculations; and collects and prepares data for evaluation.
- Conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment; arranging and dismantling apparatus; and collecting, washing, and storing glassware.
- Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
- May analyze compounds and manage corporate compound collection.
- Performs technical procedures in one or more of the following areas: Production, Research and Development, Quality Control/Assurance, and/or Compliance/Environmental.

**Must Have: Minimum Requirements
- 0 years of experience required
- Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent

**Nice to Have**
- BA/BS in Scientific area
- Experience working in a QC Laboratory
- Aseptic technique
- Experience working with Isolator technology performing sterility testing
- Familiarity with GMP/GDP requirements
- Experience developing, documenting and training process and procedures
- People skills to understand cultural differences, adapts quickly, and collaborates effectively
- Good writing and documentation skills
- Good organizational skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS, MODA, SAP)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel
- Ability to prioritize and execute, with high level of detail, on daily tasks effectively with mínimal supervision Experience with equipment set-up, cleaning, troubleshooting, calibration and operation

**About Medtronic
**Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
- 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. Learn _more about our benefits _here _. _

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Operations Incentive Plan (OIP) here.