Careers that Change Lives

At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology 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 believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result, and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Join us, and help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.

We are seeking a Principal Scientist, Surgical Research Specialist for preclinical research programs used in the development of implantable devices, biocompatibility, and/or biotherapeutic treatments at an AAALAC-accredited research facility.  The position reports to the Manager of Preclinical Medical Operations at Medtronic Physiological Research Laboratories (PRL).

A Day in the Life

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

• Performs interventional and surgical procedures with adherence to protocol and standard operating procedures

• Performs accurate and timely recordkeeping consistent with the maintenance of all quality standards and expectations.

• Provides leadership to professional and technical staff.

• Provide rotating “on call” responsibilities that require 24-hour availability for animal care issues.

• Imaging Capabilities: Provide knowledge and experience in the areas of image capture and analysis for CT, MRI, ultrasound, and other imaging modalities.

• Animal Model Development: Consult on and review protocols for the acquisition and optimization of data. Research comparative anatomy and pathophysiology to determine the most appropriate animal model and test methods to achieve study objectives for device/biotherapeutic applications.

• Reviews protocols and provides guidance on suitable animal models and appropriate technical procedures.

• Make surgical and medical care recommendations to investigators and veterinarians.

• Facilitate collaborative research efforts and best practices.

• Maintain substantive leading-edge knowledge of applicable surgery techniques

• Participate in professional meetings, read current materials, and network with key opinion leaders.

• Assists with the development and implementation of plans and operations to streamline procedures, maximize efficiencies and reduce costs

• Benchmark outside research facilities for seeking best practices and forging strategic working relationships.

• Provide educational and training programs for surgical and animal care technicians to maintain current best practices.

• Other duties as assigned.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

• Requires a minimum of 10 years of previous surgical research experience with applicable species and/or techniques, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant surgical research experience.

Nice to Have

• Surgical Research Specialist (SRS) Certification

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

• DACLAM Diplomate American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine

• Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Surgeons

• Current license (or ability to attain within 90 days) to practice veterinary medicine in MN

• Experience working in a research environment.

•  Computer skills:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Excellent interpersonal and team relations

• Advanced written and oral communication skills

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.

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. 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.

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. Learn more about our benefits here (http://benefits.medtronic.com/) .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

Min Salary

160000

Max Salary

240000

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.