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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.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

· Perform combination product stability studies, method validation and sample analysis support for product development activities.

· Performs analysis of finished products and raw material samples.

· Make laboratory formulations for pharmaceutical products.

· Prepares technical reports, protocols, and data analysis.

· Plays an integral role in the strategy and tactical operations of the analytical department.

· Accomplish multiple projects/ sub-projects simultaneously including preparing scientific presentations and research articles.

· Support analytical methods development and validation; thorough technical understanding of analytical methods and instruments is required.

· Performs analytical testing for qualitative and quantitative determinations of polymer degradation products, drug elution in support of product development, quality control and stability.

· Provides direct hands-on laboratory support and applies complete understanding of underlying Chemistry in work assigned and performed.

· Performs routine and non-routine analyses. Demonstrates flexibility with respect to completion of programs and projects.

· Generates datasheets for calculation of analytical parameters.

· Applies a broad range of analytical techniques in chromatography (e.g., HPLC and GC) and/or spectroscopic techniques, FTIR, UV-Vis), dissolution techniques and bioassay for routine and non-routine analyses in support of product development related activities.

· Maintains and strengthens a collaborative environment within the Drug Delivery Systems group and across cross-functional teams.

· Perform analytical testing in a cGMP - follows written procedures and documents variances to written procedures. Ensures all experiments comply with safe laboratory practices and regulatory standards.

· Provides preventative maintenance models on reducing lab errors.

· Performs routine laboratory duties that include general lab and glassware cleaning, sample and standards preparation, and housekeeping.

· Prepares reagents and solutions required for analyses.

· Performs additional lab and chemistry duties as assigned.

· Previous medical device experience

· Experience in Analytical Chemistry, and working knowledge on Hazardous Chemicals

· Analysis of analytical samples.

· Read, analyze, and interpret regulations, standards, scientific and technical journals.

· Respond to common inquiries from management and Quality Assurance.

· Write procedures and reports that conform to prescribed style and format.

· Ability to effectively present information.

· Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

· Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

· Solve practical problems and deal with variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.

· Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, schematic, or schedule form.

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.


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. (ADA-United States of America)