Boston Scientific AIS R&D Technical Communications Intern 

United States, Minnesota 

268816355

As an R&D Technical Communications Intern, you will contribute to creating and updating patient- and clinician-facing documentation for the Active Implantable Systems division. You will gain real-world experience developing manuals, supporting materials and labels that reflect the highest standards of clarity and compliance in a regulated environment. Working alongside experienced mentors, you will learn the fundamentals of medical device product development and technical writing while exploring how innovation happens in a collaborative, purpose-driven setting. Your pursuit of career growth helps us create new opportunities. Your way forward is our way forward.

We welcome qualified applicants of all ages who are starting—or restarting—their careers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals, product labels, engineering reports, and supporting materials, for implantable medical devices.
• Translate complex engineering and clinical concepts into clear, structured content tailored to diverse audiences across R&D, regulatory, and quality teams.
• Utilize content management systems (CMS) and desktop publishing tools to organize, version, and publish documentation in compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Apply single-source authoring strategies to streamline content reuse across product families and documentation types.
• Author and edit structured content using XML-based tools, ensuring consistency, modularity, and compatibility with downstream publishing workflows.
• Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to ensure accurate use of medical terminology and alignment with device-specific language.
• Review and revise documentation for clarity, tone, and adherence to company style guides and quality standards.
• Support the integration of AI-assisted writing tools to enhance efficiency, terminology alignment, and content validation.
• Contribute to documentation planning and project tracking, ensuring timely delivery of materials for product development milestones and regulatory submissions.

Required qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's degree program, with an expected graduation date between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Pursuing a degree in Technical Writing or a writing-related major, with relevant technical writing work experience.
• Academic project or work experience involving technical writing.
• Able to start the internship on May 18 or May 26, 2026, and work for 12 weeks.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with single-source authoring tools.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS).
• Experience with XML-based authoring.
• Experience with AI-assisted writing tools.
• Coursework in medical terminology or medical-industry writing experience.
• Ability to understand and convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.