Medical Devices OPT Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota is one of the top states for medical devices careers, home to a dense cluster of major employers including Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and Abbott along the Twin Cities corridor. F-1 OPT candidates in engineering, regulatory affairs, and research roles will find a well-established hiring base here, particularly around Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding suburbs.
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Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Flexible)
Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.
Make an impact. Build a career.
At Pace®, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. We continually work to develop innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate, quality data at every critical moment and milestone.
That’s why we need you — your curiosity, your talents, and your drive — to help us advance this important work, and your career.
Find your place at Pace®
Join us as an EHS professional, where you’ll put your love of science to work in the Scientific Insourcing Services department. You’ll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace®.
Candidate will be part of a team that provides Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) support to laboratory R&D operations.
This is an Evergreen posting please apply if you'd like to be considered for future positions.
Compensation: $22.00 - 28.00 per hour
What you’ll do
- Monthly safety surveys (presenting monthly safety focus, enter safety surveys into database, track survey data, and make sure findings are closed out in a timely manner)
- Initiate, follow up, and complete incident documentation of all incidents/injuries within a timely manner; complete WIMS investigations, identify root cause(s), and document measures taken to prevent reoccurrence; provide updates to management regarding causal analysis and corrective actions
- Actively problem solve and troubleshoot waste logistics
- Verify Waste Stream Profiles & Waste Inventory are active and accurate
- Ensure waste labels are correct and accurate
- Understand and implement waste storage and handling procedures
- Assist in the disposal of hazardous waste and materials as part of laboratory clean outs
- Hazard Review documentation (including pre- and post- work) and identify processes within a division/area that will need a Hazard Review
- Participate in monthly Tech Forum Lab Safety meetings; communicate EHS updates to committees as needed
- Provide respirator fit tests
- Machine guarding assessments
- Lab commissioning support (to include lab EHS readiness, equipment start up, pre-start up safety reviews, technical support for lab moves, and lab exiting for vacated areas)
- Maintain active communication with various customer personnel
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
- EHS (Environmental health and safety) and/or Chemistry experience, 1+ year
- OSHA 30 and/or Hazwoper 40, preferred
- Ability to identify improvement opportunities, develop plans to close gaps, garner management support for key initiatives, and track improvement initiatives to closure
- Risk analysis skills - capable of hazard and risk identification, assessment, and controls; communicate risks and methods to reduce risk
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and prioritize work effectively
What we promise
- Comprehensive benefit program, including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching and a tuition reimbursement program
- Opportunities to build a rewarding career
- An inclusive culture that stands for integrity, innovation and growth
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
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Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.
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Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Search Medical Devices Jobs in MinnesotaMedical Devices OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which medical devices companies in Minnesota sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Minnesota's medical devices industry includes several large employers with established OPT hiring patterns, including Medtronic (headquartered in Fridley), Boston Scientific (Maple Grove), Abbott, and Cardiovascular Systems. Smaller contract manufacturers and device startups in the Twin Cities metro also hire OPT candidates, particularly in engineering, quality assurance, and clinical operations. Sponsorship practices vary by role, team, and hiring cycle, so confirming with each employer directly is important.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most medical devices F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Twin Cities metro area, specifically Minneapolis, St. Paul, Fridley, Maple Grove, and Plymouth, accounts for the large majority of medical devices OPT opportunities in Minnesota. This corridor is sometimes called Medical Alley and hosts a high concentration of device manufacturers, contract research organizations, and regulatory consulting firms. Rochester, home to Mayo Clinic and affiliated medical technology partners, is a secondary market worth monitoring.
What types of medical devices roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Minnesota?
Roles that commonly align with OPT eligibility in medical devices include mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, quality engineering, regulatory affairs, biomedical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and clinical data analysis. These positions typically require a directly related degree, which is a core OPT requirement. Positions in research and development at companies like Medtronic or Boston Scientific have historically been accessible to OPT candidates with relevant technical degrees.
How do I find medical devices F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, including F-1 OPT, and by industry, so you can browse medical devices roles in Minnesota without sifting through positions that do not offer sponsorship. Using Migrate Mate, you can identify which Minnesota employers are actively hiring OPT candidates in medical devices, which is considerably more efficient than searching general job boards where sponsorship status is rarely disclosed upfront.
Are there any Minnesota-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in medical devices?
Medical devices roles in Minnesota frequently involve FDA-regulated work, which means employers expect familiarity with quality systems, design controls, and regulatory submissions. For OPT purposes, your position must be directly related to your degree field, so a biomedical or mechanical engineering role supporting a regulated product line typically satisfies that requirement. Students in STEM-designated programs may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, which many Minnesota medical devices employers are accustomed to supporting.