Boston Scientific R&D Technician III - 1st Shift 

United States, Minnesota, Maple Grove 

943578882

This position works in the Structural Heart R&D lab. This position works to assist R&D engineers, and/or teams in developing and executing tests to analyze products, materials, processes, or equipment. This level of position requires an extensive knowledge base and high independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Timely execute assigned tasks for project deliverables.
• Organize, coordinate, and execute building and testing of prototypes/products per engineering instructions and defined test methods.
• Work with engineers and internal/external vendors to maintain/fix/calibrate/qualify lab equipment.
• Develop new test methods and/or make revisions to existing test methods.
• Construct prototype products and/or detailed test methods from concepts.
• Coordinate procuring and qualification of new or modified test equipment.
• Organize and document testing data and prepare reports/documentation to communicate results to the technical community.
• Use developed networks to assist engineering teams in obtaining necessary materials, services, and test data.
• Work with internal resources and external vendors to identify and obtain supplies and services.
• Perform basic statistical analysis of results.
• Train others on new product processes and procedures.

Required qualifications:

• 3 years with an AA degree or an equivalent combination of education/work experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Good mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience.
• Previous experience in medical device industry.
• Operating testing equipment in the structural heart space.
  

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.