Sr. Scientist
Medtronic
Summary
The Senior Scientist will perform scientific research, development, and evaluation activities related to Pulsed Field Ablation, with a focus on advancing technology, improving performance, and supporting cross-functional product development. This role will apply strong technical expertise in preclinical and benchtop testing, experimental design, and data analysis to solve complex problems and help bring innovative therapies to market.
Job description
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for the initiation, design, development, execution, and implementation of scientific research projects.
- Investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products.
- Plans and executes laboratory research.
- Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences.
- May participate in development of patent applications.
- May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.
Required Qualifications
Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in electrophysiology
- Medical device industry
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience
- Experience in electrophysiology (preferred)
- Medical device industry experience (preferred)
- 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
- Unrestricted U.S. work authorization required at time of hire and for duration of employment
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability Leave
- Dependent Daycare Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Matching
- Short-term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Incentive Plans
Company overview
Medtronic is a global healthcare technology leader and one of the world's largest medical device companies, founded in 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company operates in over 150 countries and employs more than 90,000 people worldwide. Medtronic's mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life through innovative medical technologies. The company develops and manufactures devices and therapies to treat more than 70 health conditions, including cardiac devices, cranial and spine robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. With a rich history that began with the invention of the battery-powered pacemaker, Medtronic has grown into a diversified healthcare technology company with four main business units: Minimally Invasive Therapies Group, Diabetes Group, Restorative Therapies Group, and Cardiac and Vascular Group. The company's therapies help approximately 72 million people annually and represent a significant force in advancing medical technology to address some of humanity's most challenging health problems.