Scientist I Job

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

The Scientist I has engineering/science education, basic technical skill set, and the ability to work in a team setting. Applies engineering/scientific skills and commitment to quality to execute experiments and complete data analysis in support of projects. He/she is gaining knowledge in scientific/engineering concepts, business practices, and core business principles.

Job Duties:

• Remains knowledgeable of technologies (including relevant literature) within functional area.


• Supports testing of new technologies and targets for research within functional area.


• Generates data to support, posters, presentations, and internal documents.


• Utilizes knowledge of legal boundaries surrounding information sharing and documenting; may contribute to brainstorming for intellectual property.


• Develops an understanding of experiments/protocols (e.g. DOE) and design process; executes under direction; completes routine work independently within functional area.


• Applies basic data analysis; develops understanding of more complex data analysis; identifies basic problematic issues with data; compares results with historical data.


• Summarizes results, contributes to the generation of technical reports, and completes experimental paperwork/lab notebook documentation.


• Develops methods and processes under direction from senior technical staff.


• Participates as an extended team member for experimental execution.


• Performs assigned routine experimental techniques and processes according to functional area.


• Orders supplies and may submit sample requests as directed by more senior staff and per the SOP.


• May perform equipment maintenance and generate and execute equipment IQ/OQ as needed.


• Adheres to all EH&S procedures and general housekeeping SOPs.


• Complies with site and department specific procedures on record keeping, use of log books, materials receiving, and inventory control.


• Completes time records and reports projects allocated time.


• May participate in implementing solutions for lab/infrastructure improvement.

Quality System Requirements

• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.


• For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable:


• Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.


• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Biology or Chemistry (or a related Engineering field)


• 2 years of medical device experience


• Prior experience in test documentation through lab notebooks or reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Test Method development experience


• Knowledge of Minitab.


• Competent in Design of Experiments methodology (i.e. Design-Expert), scientific method, and statistical analysis software (i.e. Minitab)


• Strong problem-solving skills.


• Demonstrated experience analyzing and fulfilling documentation requirements.


• Experience in medical device industry preferably testing medical devices.


• Self-motivation with a passion for solving problems


• Hands-on approach to method development


• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply, both orally and in writing


• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a timeline driven environment


• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills


• Computer skills, including experience with the software applications Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

Requisition ID: 531949

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a drug-free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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