Lab Technician lV

Medtronic
Newton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2024 CLOSED ON 10/11/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician lV position at Medtronic?

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Cardiac Ablation Solutions, a division of Medtronic, is a medical technology leader focused on developing innovative solutions for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Our integrated platform includes diagnostic and therapeutic tools designed to improve patient outcomes and procedural efficiencies in electrophysiology (EP) ablation. As part of Medtronic's cardiac ablation portfolio, we are committed to advancing the treatment of atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias through cutting-edge technology.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Lab Technician IV to join our dynamic team at Medtronic. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining our lab's organization and cleanliness, inventory of equipment, ordering components, assisting with prototype builds, scheduling shipments, and carrying out system and software updates. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation and efficiency of our lab facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lab Management: Work with the R&D team to ensure that the lab is clean and organized. Identify and order necessary components and supplies to ensure the lab is well-stocked and equipped for ongoing projects.
  • Prototyping: Assist with building and assembling R&D prototypes and fixtures including PCB reworks, cable assemblies, and mechanical fixtures.
  • Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of lab equipment and components, ensuring all items are properly logged and tracked.
  • Equipment maintenance and Calibration: Perform routine maintenance, assist with the coordination of equipment calibration, and perform equipment repairs to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
  • Shipment Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule shipments of equipment and components, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all maintenance, repairs, and updates performed on lab equipment.
  • Compliance: Adhere to all safety and regulatory guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.


Must Have: Minimum of 8 years of experience in a lab technician role, preferably within the medical technology or healthcare industry.

Nice to Have:

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in soldering and common hand tools, knowledge of inventory management systems, and experience with software updates.
  • Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with safety standards.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently and independently.


If you are passionate about making a difference and have the required experience and skills, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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):$68,800.00 - $103,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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).

About Medtronic

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000 passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days.

Salary : $68,800 - $103,200

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