Boston Scientific Lab Assistant - 1st Shift 

United States, Minnesota 

613980612

About the role:

Maintenance of research animal health and assist in laboratory needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Follow all Boston Scientific safety and security policies during shifts by maintaining a working knowledge of applicable regulations and complying with all applicable SOPs, regulations and other internal requirements.
• Ensure that all appropriate regulations, procedures and data collection protocols are being followed throughout the course of a study and delay studies, if necessary, until the manager and/or study director can be notified.
• Accurately maintain and backup all necessary records to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including animal treatment records, data forms, and drug logs, by carefully recording data, problems noted, resources consulted, and action taken.
• Clean and maintain assigned areas of the lab by assisting with kennel and animal care as needed and communicating any animal health status issues to attending DVM and study director/sponsor.
• Ensure all laboratory instruments are properly cleaned, sterilized, and packed for use.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of procedure and preparation rooms, ensuring all supplies are adequately stocked.
• Assist with inventory management, including verifying and restocking supplies as needed.
• Process clinical pathology samples and prepare them for shipping.
• Perform regular checks on animal data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with the arrival and acclimatization of new animals to the facility.
• Conduct monthly weight checks on animals and record data accurately.
• Provide training and enrichment activities to support animal behavior and well-being.
• Perform light cleaning duties in kennels to maintain a clean and safe environment for animals.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scanning documents and supporting Study Directors (SD).
• Maintain up to date knowledge of all equipment, support instruments, test equipment, Boston Scientific products, and routine and advanced veterinary techniques by consulting appropriate journals and attending appropriate training.
• May assist with/conduct necropsies under the direction of the DVM/pathologist, by properly labeling and documenting specimens, photographing gross pathology, coordinating histopathologic exams, and logging histopathologic reports immediately upon completion of necropsy.
• May assist in pathology assessments by preparing, sending and receiving specimens to/from contract labs according to GLP guidelines.

Required qualifications:

• An Associate degree or equivalent combination of education/work experience

Maximum Salary: $ 59384

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).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

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