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Laboratory Technician IV
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Last confirmed live 1 day agoWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Medtronic INC
The US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Oct 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 position supports microbiology laboratory operations at Rice Creek Central, providing technical expertise across Production, Research and Development, Quality, and Compliance activities. The team performs laboratory testing, sample preparation, data collection, and documentation that support product development, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements. This role is located in Rice Creek Central and is fully onsite. Travel may be required locally. The Lab Technician IV performs advanced laboratory and technical support activities, including preparing solutions and reagents, conducting laboratory procedures, collecting and documenting data, and maintaining laboratory operations. This role requires a high level of technical knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform work in accordance with company quality systems and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: • Prepare routine solutions, reagents, and samples to support laboratory testing and technical procedures. • Perform laboratory procedures and reactions in accordance with established protocols and quality standards. • Collect, document, and maintain accurate laboratory data, observations, and records. • Conduct laboratory support activities including stocking supplies, maintaining equipment, and organizing laboratory workspaces. • Assemble, arrange, dismantle, clean, and store laboratory apparatus and glassware. • Analyze compounds and support management of laboratory or corporate compound collections, as applicable. • Ensure compliance with company policies, quality requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. • Support Production, Research and Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Environmental activities through technical laboratory expertise. Must Have: Minimum Requirements To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. • High School Diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of laboratory, manufacturing, quality, research, or related technical experience. Nice to Have • Experience performing microbiology laboratory procedures, sample preparation, or testing activities. • Experience performing microbiology testing including bacterial endotoxin testing, bioburden and sterility testing, environmental monitoring, and microbial characterization and identification. • Experience maintaining technical documentation and laboratory records. • Experience working within quality systems and following established procedures and standards. • Vocational training, technical certification, or laboratory-related certification. • Experience supporting medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environments. • Experience with laboratory inventory management, equipment maintenance, or compound management activities. • Experience supporting Research and Development, Quality, Compliance, or Production laboratory functions. • Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), or similar regulated quality requirements. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outsi