Operator 1
- Pay
- $42,779 – $59,914 per year
- Location
- Eden Prairie, MN
- Listed
- Today
About the role
Ready to make a difference by utilizing your talents? Join a team driven by a mission to help patients, and a culture focused on developing medical device and diagnostic solutions.
Surmodics is pursuing highly differentiated medical devices that are designed to address unmet clinical needs and engineered to the most demanding requirements. This key growth strategy leverages the combination of the Company's expertise in proprietary surface technologies, along with enhanced device design, development and manufacturing capabilities. The Company mission remains to improve the detection and treatment of disease.
Job Summary
An individual in this role would be expected to manufacture products in accordance with supplied Standard Operating Procedures, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, in a clean, controlled environment. Maintaining accurate raw material inventories and adhering to the Quality Policy.
Responsibilities
Production Chemistry (70%)
- Manufacture product per SOP as directed by the production planner
- Prepare and submit samples to the appropriate QC department
- Ensure adherence to GMP guidelines for IVD manufacturing
Support Manufacturing (15%)
- Transfer and issue consumed raw materials to batches via the MRP system
- Maintain thorough, up-to-date production & accounting forms
- Review completed batch records for GMP/GDP compliance
- Monitor inventory of raw materials
Efficient & Organized Environment (15%)
- Monitor inventory of general laboratory supplies
- Maintains laboratory equipment and document maintenance activities
- Oversee the routine housekeeping of the production area, cleaning process equipment, etc...
- Keeping equipment on a preventative maintenance schedule
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a laboratory technology field (i.e. Chemistry, Biology) or 2+ years of production experience as a high level Chemical Operator/Technician (or equivalent)
- Organizational and documentation skills and basic problem solving ability
- Good interpersonal skills and an ability to take work direction
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills appropriate for work responsibilities
Pay and benefits
Surmodics determines base pay by evaluating market data, internal equity, skills, abilities and level of experiences for each unique, potential employee.
Surmodics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a bonus program, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement and student debt repayment program.
Targeted Salary Range $42,779 - $59,914 USD
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Surmodics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
From Surmodics, Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the Operator 1 role at Surmodics, Inc.?
The Operator 1 posting at Surmodics, Inc. states compensation of $42,779 – $59,914 per year. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Surmodics, Inc.'s official career site.
Where is the Operator 1 job at Surmodics, Inc. located?
This Operator 1 position at Surmodics, Inc. is located in Eden Prairie, MN. Always check Surmodics, Inc.'s application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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