Laboratory Compliance Specialist

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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:

Do you have a broad interest in materials science and analytical chemistry? This role supports a customer service materials characterization lab by providing peer review of data, documentation, and interpretation of testing results. While not a hands-on lab role, it requires strong scientific judgment to support R&D engineers and scientists in delivering high-quality materials science and analytical chemistry testing. This position plays a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in documentation and lab practices.

Work Mode

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

Relocation

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

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform peer review of analytical test and materials characterization data using both paper and electronic systems with minimal supervision.
• Review data intended for regulatory submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance lab efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Lead initiatives to improve documentation practices and potentially supervise contingent workers for short-term projects.
• Initiate or facilitate laboratory investigations (OOS/OOT, deviations, non-conformances) based on review findings.
• Write and revise methods, procedures, and work instructions; contribute to protocols, reports, SOPs, and technical documents.
• Support special projects and compliance oversight within or outside the characterization lab.
• Review secondary lab documentation such as equipment logs, verification logs, and training records.
• Assist with internal audits and assessments of testing labs.
• Collect, analyze, and trend quality indicator data to support lab goals and management reviews.
• Support transitions to new laboratory systems as needed.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a laboratory scientist/engineer role or in peer/quality review or technical writing.
• BA/BS degree in chemistry, materials science/engineering, biology, biochemistry, or a related field—or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with good documentation practices and familiarity with ISO and/or quality systems.
• Demonstrated experience in a regulated, audit-facing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience performing and interpreting non-standard materials science testing.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Trios, Minitab, Empower, and OMNIC/OMNIC Paradigm software.
• Knowledge of polymer sample preparation and various mechanical and analytical testing methods.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback on documentation.
• Prior experience at Boston Scientific.

Requisition ID: 606879 

Minimum Salary: $ 69500 

Maximum Salary: $ 132000 

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 identify, 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.