What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician II position at Medtronic?
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Medtronic Eatontown, New Jersey, is looking for a Lab Technician II. In this role, you will perform testing in the QC Laboratory in one or more of the Laboratories (Chemistry, Microbiology, and Isolator).
A Day in the Life
As the Lab Technician II, you will:
- Reconcile test samples and distribution among all Laboratories.
- Prepare samples for testing according to SOPs.
- Ensure cleanliness of the laboratory.
- Perform routine water testing.
- Perform routine Chemistry testing utilizing instrumentation including balances, thermogravimetric moisture analyzers, AA, and HPLC.
- Perform sterility testing utilizing isolator barrier technology.
- Perform sample preparation and/or testing in biological safety cabinets or fume hoods.
- Perform a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.
- Make and record observations; performs simple calculations; and collects and prepares data for evaluation.
- Conduct laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment; arranging and dismantling apparatus; and collecting, washing, and storing glassware.
- Perform 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.
- Perform 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
Nice to Have
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 or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
- High School diploma and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience
Nice to Have
- Experience working in Laboratory
- Aseptic technique
- 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
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 or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)