MTAC R&D Laboratory Intern

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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.           

Title: R&D Laboratory Intern

Department: Materials Testing, Analysis, and Characterization (MTAC) Lab

Location: Maple Grove, MN

Work Mode: Onsite

We will consider qualified applicants of all ages who are starting (or restarting) their careers

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. 

About the role:

The Materials Testing, Analysis, and Characterization (MTAC) Lab drives innovation, ensures quality, and enhances patient safety in BSC devices from early-stage inception to post-commercial support through our world-class lab and cutting-edge materials analysis and insights. As an MTAC intern, you will learn testing and analysis techniques for polymer materials characterization in a world-class lab using state-of-the-art mechanical, thermal, and rheological testing equipment. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of polymer-related materials opportunities in the medical device field and have an opportunity to contribute to MTAC’s effort to continuously improve our understanding of key polymers used in medical devices and polymer analytical test techniques.

Hear from Bella about her intern experience

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least four days per week.

Corporate housing and relocation are available for those who are eligible.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time

Your responsibilities will include:  

• With guidance, propose analytical test strategies for material characterization or problem-solving.
• Develop your technical and analytical skills through mentorship, hands-on lab experience, and training while working with other members of the lab.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to learn more about key polymers used in medical devices and about test techniques that can be used to characterize these materials.
• Conduct analytical testing on polymers using techniques such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), rotational rheometry, tensile, and dynamical mechanical analysis (DMA).
• Prepare samples according to standard operating procedures and ensure proper documentation of test conditions and results.
• Analyze and interpret data; summarize and present findings to other members of the lab.
• Comply with laboratory safety and quality standards.

Required Qualifications: 

• Current rising junior or rising senior (grad dates between Dec 2026 - May 2028), graduating senior (May 2026 grad) continuing on to grad school, or current grad student. Must have at least one semester of school left post-internship to qualify.  

• Pursuing a Bachelors or graduate degree in Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Polymers Science and Engineering (minors also accepted)

• Must be able to start internship on May 18th or 26th, 2026 and work for 12 weeks
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with polymer testing techniques through university laboratory experience or engineering internship or co-op.

• Interest in polymers and material characterization; some polymers coursework background is recommended.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently or in a team environment.

Requisition ID: 614707 

Minimum Salary: $ 42120 

Maximum Salary: $ 71552 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may 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 for exempt, non-sales roles may 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.

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 Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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.