Boston Scientific Surgical Lab Tech III 

United States, California, Santa Clarita 

185679957

Lab Operations Management:

• Oversee the scheduling and logistics of lab activities, including sales representative training, physician education, and R&D testing.
• Maintain inventory of surgical instruments, equipment, and consumables, ensuring availability for scheduled activities.
• Implement and enforce lab safety protocols and cleanliness standards.

Training & Support:

• Assist in the setup, facilitation, and teardown of hands-on training sessions for sales representatives and physicians.
• Provide technical expertise and support during product demonstrations and procedural simulations.
• Serve as a resource to R&D teams, assisting with product testing and prototype evaluations in a surgical setting.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Ensure all surgical lab equipment is maintained, calibrated, and in proper working order.
• Coordinate with vendors and service technicians for repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Stay informed on emerging surgical tools and technologies to maintain state-of-the-art lab capabilities.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Education teams to align lab activities with company objectives.
• Act as a liaison with external vendors, contractors, and visiting physicians.
• Provide feedback to R&D and product teams based on physician and sales representative interactions in the lab.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure lab operations comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of lab usage, equipment logs, and safety inspections.
• Prepare reports on lab activities and metrics for management review.

Required qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or Certificate Program: Completion of an accredited surgical technology program, usually offered by community colleges, vocational schools, or military training programs, preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a surgical lab, medical device company, or healthcare environment.
• Strong understanding of surgical procedures, instruments, and medical device technologies.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality lab environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cadaveric labs and anatomical specimen preparation.
• Proficiency in lab management software and inventory systems.
• Familiarity with neuromodulation and spine-related products is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a surgical lab environment, including handling anatomical specimens.
• May require occasional evening or weekend work to support training sessions or events.
• Physical capability to lift lab equipment and supplies (up to 50 lbs).

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement/ The foal 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.