Analytical Instrument Specialist

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 Oct 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

# A Day in the Life
This role supports laboratory operations through the maintenance, calibration, qualification, and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation used in regulated testing environments. The team is responsible for ensuring laboratory equipment performs accurately and reliably while supporting compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and internal quality requirements. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, calibration management, instrumentation documentation, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement of equipment processes and procedures.

This position is located at the Rice Creek Campus in Fridley, Minnesota and is an onsite role requiring regular presence within the laboratory environment. No travel is required.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

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

- Perform routine calibration, preventive maintenance, and requalification activities on laboratory instrumentation in accordance with approved procedures.
- Assist with troubleshooting instrumentation issues and escalate more complex concerns as needed.
- Maintain accurate calibration, maintenance, and training documentation, including equipment binders and associated records.
- Support updates to Instrument Operating Procedures (IOPs) and other equipment-related documentation as directed.
- Communicate unusual calibration results or equipment issues to laboratory leadership and support follow-up actions.
- Assist with Change Controls, Deviations, and Non-Conformances as needed.
- Coordinate with external service providers and vendors to support calibration and maintenance activities.
- Support equipment evaluation, installation, and implementation activities, including replacement parts and related materials.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and resume

- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline with 0+ years of relevant laboratory, instrumentation, quality, or regulated industry experience.
- Experience following written procedures and maintaining accurate technical documentation.
- Ability to perform routine instrument calibration, maintenance, or laboratory support activities with attention to detail and quality requirements.
- Basic understanding of laboratory instrumentation and equipment troubleshooting principles.
- Ability to work onsite at the Rice Creek Campus in Fridley, Minnesota.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), or other regulated laboratory environment.
- Experience supporting analytical laboratory instrumentation, calibration programs, or basic equipment qualification activities.
- Experience following detailed written procedures and maintaining accurate technical documentation.
- Experience supporting equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, or calibration activities.
- Experience coordinating or interfacing with vendors, service providers, or internal support teams.
- Familiarity with laboratory data systems, equipment records, or document control systems.
- Working knowledge of SAP or other enterprise systems used for work orders, asset tracking, or maintenance documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with a willingness to learn and grow in a technical environment.
- Exposure to analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, balances, chambers, water systems, or similar equipment.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$68,000.00 - $102,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
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The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ 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/reimbursement , and   Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:   Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus 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 (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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