Senior Lab Supervisor 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Plymouth, MN $87,200

• $130,800 a year
• Full-time Medtronic 5,620 reviews $87,200
• $130,800 a year
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• 21 Jul 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 is within Medtronic's Peripheral Vascular Health (PVH) operating unit Research and Development (R D) team. PVH is dedicated to the treatment of peripheral arterial and venous diseases. We offer our physician customers a comprehensive suite of products and therapies to treat varying degrees of vascular disease — disorders of the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart. Our goal is to help healthcare professionals save limbs, reduce pain, and treat disease — so their patients can get back to enjoying what they love. The PVH R D Lab Supervisor leads a team of Design Technicians supporting R D testing across multiple programs and stages of the medical device lifecycle, from early development through commercial product support. This role provides tactical and technical supervision while also performing hands-on tasks such as planning, testing, and troubleshooting. The supervisor expects to manage a team of six or more Design Technicians, prioritizes multiple concurrent requests in an ambiguous environment, and ensures effective support for New Product Development (NPD), Released Product Management (RPM), and Research and Technology (R&T) teams. The role is accountable for mentoring, developing, and coaching staff, setting clear performance goals, conducting performance reviews and regular 1:1s, and driving department-level initiatives and objectives. U.S.

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This role offers a flexible work style that may include a combination of onsite and remote work. Please note that flexible arrangements are not guaranteed for all positions and may change over time based on business needs and facility space. Future adjustments could include transitioning to full-time onsite. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Direct and coordinate the laboratory support staff and maintain an adequate inventory of research products, materials, and laboratory equipment Coordinate daily consumable supply stocking and ordering Ensure effective operation of all laboratory equipment and serve as point of contact for instrument repairs May organize and participate in vendor negotiations, product and software evaluations, tutorials, and facility modifications Interface with Employee Health and Safety (EH&S) and act as a liaison between departments and the scientific staff to complete lab modifications and ensure safety compliance Provide technical input to purchasing and other functional areas Responsible for development of tracking procedures, establishment and maintenance of service contracts and warranties with vendors May trouble shoot and repair general instrumentation Train new scientific staff in the general use and function of designated instrumentation and creates and refines user protocols for general use Make adjustments or recommend enhancements in systems and day-to-day department processes with in the lab Share and exchange relevant information to reach solutions; present information and exchanging information. Participate in test method development, verification and validation as required Work effectively with internal cross-functional team members Comply with applicable FDA and international regulatory laws and standards Support internal and external audits. Nice to Have

• Preferred Qualifications 5+ years experience in R D or operations within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry 2+ years experience as a Lab Supervisor or Team Lead in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry Experience using common electronic documentation systems (e.g., MAP, Agile, or equivalent) Must Have
• Required Qualifications Requires a Baccalaureate degree AND minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience 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.

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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. ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com . ‌ 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):$87,200.00

• $130,800.

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). 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. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans 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. If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.