Microbiology II

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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.           

About the role: 

The Microbiologist II uses their science-based education, experience, and skill set to work as part of a team within the medical device site microbiology group at the Boston Scientific Maple Grove-Weaver Lake campus. They ensure that all investigations, testing activities, and data analysis is performed at the highest level of quality while also supporting device sustaining and new development projects that drive business needs. Time management, organization, and planning skills are utilized while working with management and senior level microbiologist guidance to develop their schedule and meet requirements.

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

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

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

Your responsibilities will include:

• Serving on device project teams as the microbiology representative to provide input for testing (e.g., timelines, costs associated, and report generation).
• Create new and revise existing procedures, forms, and investigational study protocols.
• Assist with investigations related to test method issues or test limit excursions.
• Act as technical liaison with both internal and external test labs.
• Perform NCEP/CAPA investigations relating to test method issues, test limit excursions, or other non-conforming events.
• Performance of routine testing activities such as environmental monitoring within ISO controlled environments (airborne particulate and airborne/surface microbial), water systems testing, compressed gas testing, and other tests as assigned by senior leadership.
• Accurately document test results.
• Participate in lab continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and execute equipment qualification plans for new and existing systems as well as coordinate equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with internal and external contacts. Assist with activities necessary for the on-going maintenance of the laboratory, including: sample log in, supply management, equipment maintenance, laboratory cleaning
• Availability greater than 40hrs/wk when needed or requested by lab management may be required.
• Occasional travel between sites (up to 20 miles) may be required.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience within med device (or an advanced degree (MS or equivalent) with 0-2 years of relevant work experience within med device).

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in microbiology or ISO controlled environments.
• Experience developing assessments and executing testing plans (with associated reports) for sustaining and new product development device projects.

Requisition ID: 621003 

Minimum Salary: $ 58200 

Maximum Salary: $ 110500 

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).

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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.