SEM/EDS Lab Technician III - 1st Shift

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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.           

1st Shit: ~8:00 am - 4:00 pm (flexible)

About the role:

The SEM/EDS Technician supports the Materials Testing, Analysis, and Characterization Laboratory by operating scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) systems to collect and document microstructure, surface topography, and elemental composition data for a wide range of materials using established procedures and work instructions.

This role is based at a materials testing laboratory and is a full-time, on-site position. The SEM/EDS Technician works closely with scientists and technical staff in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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:

• Operate SEM and EDS instrumentation to examine and characterize material samples in accordance with established laboratory protocols.
• Prepare specimens for analysis, including mounting, coating, polishing, and sectioning as required.
• Acquire and process analytical data; record observations, measurements, and instrument settings; and produce clear data summaries and technical documentation using approved templates and formats.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of SEM/EDS equipment to ensure reliable performance and compliance with applicable safety and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with laboratory staff and internal clients to clarify sample information, testing requests, and scheduling needs; communicate progress and raise risks or constraints to the appropriate lead.
• Troubleshoot instrument and routine method issues within established guidelines; document issues and actions taken; coordinate with vendors or senior staff as needed; and assist with method updates, validation activities, and new applications under direction.

Required qualifications:

• 4 years of experience with a high school diploma/degree/equivalent

Preferred qualifications:

• Six (6)+ years of experience operating SEM/EDS equipment; or
• Associate degree (A.S.) in materials science, physics, chemistry, life sciences, or a related field, plus four (4)+ years of experience in a test lab and/or microscopy function; or
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in materials science, physics, chemistry, life sciences, or a related field, with microscopy experience (e.g., coursework, lab work, internship, or co-op).
• Experience with complementary test methods such as cross-sectioning, metallography, microhardness testing, tensile testing, FTIR, XRF, or other relevant analytical techniques.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to follow approved analysis workflows, recognize out-of-trend results, and escalate questions appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear technical documentation using approved templates and terminology.
• Ability to work under general supervision, manage assigned workload, follow SOPs and work instructions, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices and quality standards (e.g., SOP adherence and documentation requirements).

Requisition ID: 629395 

Minimum Salary: $ 55432 

Maximum Salary: $ 94224 

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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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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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.