Boston Scientific R&D Materials Science Engineer III - Analytical Laboratory 

United States, Minnesota, Maple Grove 

864504138

Your responsibilities will include:

• Research, design, and execute analytical engineering approaches and test plans for materials, components, sub-assemblies, processes and/or product. The situations and technology may sometimes be complex and dynamic.
• Conduct hands-on testing, guide support personnel, and coordinate other analytical activities that contribute to the overall engineering evaluation.
• Adhere to department, site, and global SOPs when conducting work tasks.
• May write and submit intellectual property (patents).
• Maintain detailed, clear, and compliant documentation throughout all phases of the engineering evaluation workflow.
• Responsible for laboratory engineering documentation such asequipment operation, maintenance, and calibration procedures, test methods, procedures, and FDA cGMP-compliant experimentation records and reports.
• Perform or guide equipment qualifications and test method validations.
• Execute NCEP and CAPA procedures and documentation for laboratory non-compliance events.
• Perform technical peer review of documentation from lab team members.
• Determine appropriate action by brainstorming and considering possible engineering approaches and tools and their impact to the lab client problem, product or process using academic knowledge, information resources, accumulated experiential learning, judgment, and precedents.
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction from lab management, lab subject matter experts, team members, and lab clients.

Required qualifications:

• BS in Materials Science and Engineering with emphasis on metal and/or polymer materials analysis
• Required minimum years of industry work experience: 4 years with BS, 3 years with MS, 1 year with PhD degree.
• Analytical lab work experience: at least 1 year of work experience in industry setting.
• Experience with more than one of the following analytical techniques: SEM/EDS, light microscopy and digital image analysis, mechanical testing, metallography, microhardness, corrosion resistance testing
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent technical writing and engineering documentation skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Medical device analytical lab experience including microstructure characterization and mechanical testing of stainless steel, nickel alloys, cobalt alloys, NiTi, polymers, and ceramics.
• Proficient at hands-on execution of light microscopy and digital image analysis, SEM/EDS, mechanical testing, metallography, microhardness testing, and corrosion resistance analysis for the purpose of conducting failure analysis, microstructural analysis, and engineering interpretation of results toward explaining material behavior and product performance.
• Working experience in performing analyses and preparing documentation in compliance with company policies and procedures that align with FDA cGMP guidance.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement. The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

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.