R&D Tech III - 1st Shift

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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:

Perform routine chemistry work within the AT Chemistry Lab that includes etching, electropolishing and passivation of different metal components for various projects across Boston Scientific. This level of position requires independence, handling of chemicals, and completion of routine work.

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 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:

• Perform routine chemical etching and electropolishing on stainless steel, nitinol, and other medical-grade alloys.
• Conduct surface inspection using microscopy or SEM to determine process performance.
• Monitor and control process parameters (e.g. temperature, voltage, time, concentration) to ensure consistent results.
• Collaborate with R&D/project engineers to understand the request and ensure the process will meet their needs. Typically, quick turnarounds are required to meet project timelines.
• Prepare chemical solutions. Dispose of chemicals properly through hazardous waste streams.
• Work within fume hoods wearing proper PPE (lab coat, gloves and goggles).
• Operate the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Complete SEM imaging requests. Perform routine equipment maintenance on the SEM.
• Support R&D experiments by exploring and developing new electropolishing processes. Assist with DOE work as needed, and document steps performed. 
• Work with internal resources and external vendors to identify and obtain supplies and services (MyBuy).
• Coordinate procuring and qualification of new or modified test equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab environment, adhering to safety protocols and hazardous materials handling guidelines.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience, training, or apprenticeships
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred qualifications

• experience in a lab setting or related field with an associate’s degree
• Familiarity with electrochemical processes, acid/base handling and lab instrumentation such as SEM, scales, thermometers, hot plates, etc.
• Basic data analysis and reporting skills
• Comfortable working with hazardous chemicals and PPE
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivated
• Familiarity with Mybuy
• Familiarity with SolidWorks

Requisition ID: 620668

Minimum Salary: $53768 

Maximum Salary: $91416 

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.

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