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Medtronic

Senior Data Scientist

Medtronic, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the LifeWe are looking for a motivated individual with strong analytical skills to join our team. The position involves research and development of algorithms related to glucose sensing technology. The individual will work with members of the algorithm team to improve the performance of continuous glucose sensors through the application of machine learning and advanced signal processing techniques, mathematical modeling, and experimentation. The role will involve all aspects of the R&D process, including data gathering, analysis, theory and algorithm development through to validation for regulatory submissions. A successful candidate will have in-depth technical knowledge of machine learning and signal processing methodologies and would take part in the full cycle of the development process which includes but is not limited to the design, implementation, debugging, testing and integration with other subsystems. Lastly, the candidate will also be involved in the documentation of such algorithms for regulatory submissions both domestically and internationally.

Apply principles of machine learning and signal processing, develop algorithms in MATLAB or other software package to test concepts

Analyze, quantify and visualize large amounts of data to generate verifiable conclusions

Contribute development projects from investigation through to productization

Comply with external and internal regulatory requirements

Write detailed technical and scientific reports and manuscripts

Apply data analysis results to aid product development decisions and clinical study design

Collaborate closely with others in the R&D organization

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering, Computer engineering, Computer science, or related discipline with 4+ years of experience in algorithm development

OR, Advanced degree in Electrical engineering, Computer engineering, Computer science, or related discipline with 2+ years of experience in algorithm development

Nice to Have

Knowledge of and direct experience working with signal processing and machine learning methodologies

Medical Device Industry experience

Extensive programming experience with MATLAB and/or Python

Demonstrated ability to work and lead within a team-based project environment

Ability to effectively communicate technical information through presentation and through the preparation of technical documentation and/or manuscripts

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals

Industry or academic experience working with biological signals; preferably in medical devices

Experience in a regulated industry and exposure to regulatory submissions

Experience interacting with a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional team

Experience utilizing statistical methods to inform decision making

Demonstrated ability in managing/supporting multiple projects in a deadline driven environment

Demonstrated ability in producing written documentation such as specifications, engineering reports, test plans, test procedures, validation plans, and validation reports

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. For Office Roles: 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.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$133,600.00 - $200,400.00. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About MedtronicWe lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.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.

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