UNiD Lab Engineer I – Remote

Careers that Change Lives 


Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success.

Our journey to Engineer the Extraordinary, begins with the collective efforts of our employees around the world. It’s those efforts that are reflected in Tenet 5 of our Mission, and rewarded through a complete package of benefits, pay, and resources designed to support you at every career and life stage.  Learn more about our benefits by clicking on the link near the bottom of this job description.

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Engineer I to join our UNiD Cranial & Spinal Technologies group.  This is a remote position from anywhere in the United States.  Click here to learn more about UNiD Adaptive Spine Intelligence (ASI).


A Day in the Life

As a UNiD Laboratory Engineer I, you will start your journey with six months of training that will enable you to provide clinical, technical, and sales support to surgeons, hospital staff, and sales representatives. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a technical resource between the engineering and the medical community. You will be a key partner and will be exposed to sensitive information requiring considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment. 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Utilize proprietary software to:
    • Provide clinical x-ray measurements
    • Stimulate surgical corrections based on the surgeon’s case plan and personal preferences
    • Design a patient-specific implant based on the planned correction
  • Provide a real-time measurement and planning service for high-volume sites
  • Collect post-operative data and prepare a detailed analysis of the results obtained
  • Discuss surgical plans with surgeons and their staff
  • Collaborate with hospital staff and sales representatives to manage cases
  • Act as technical support in the operating room
  • <25%: Could be required to travel monthly

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and on your resume.

  • Bachelors degree required
  • 0 years of experience
  • Nice to Have (Preferred):
  • Bachelors degree in Life Sciences: Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering
  • Experience working within a clinical setting
  • Experience working in an operating room
  • Experience collecting, analyzing, and organizing data
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Spinal technology experience
  • 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.
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • 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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Learn more about MIP and benefits here.
  • 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).