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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.           

About the role:
Boston Scientific’s Preclinical Division in Maple Grove is seeking a dedicated, full-time R&D Analytical Laboratory Scientist to join our dynamic and highly collaborative team. In this on-site role, you’ll be instrumental in supporting advanced material and product testing within a GxP-regulated laboratory environment.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of research, development, and compliance—contributing to life-changing medical technologies through meticulous data generation, method execution, and analytical support. We're looking for a detail-oriented and science-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced lab setting and brings hands-on experience with techniques such as ICP, FTIR, XRF, and optical interferometry.

You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, internal customers, and subject matter experts to ensure that every test meets regulatory standards and scientific rigor. If you are passionate about analytical chemistry, precision testing, and making an impact in the healthcare industry, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work mode five days a week in Maple Grove, MN. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Perform ICP, FTIR, XRF, and optical interferometry testing in a GxP-compliant manner, following full training and established procedures.

• Collaborate with internal customers to determine the most appropriate analytical approach for a wide range of sample types and testing objectives.

• Work independently on assigned tasks while effectively engaging with subject matter experts and supervisors for guidance or collaboration when needed.

• Conduct routine equipment maintenance and support senior staff with instrument retirements, method development, and validation activities.

• Perform basic to intermediate data analysis—including historical data comparisons and literature reviews—to support scientifically sound conclusions.

• Document results clearly and accurately through technical reports, lab notebooks, LIMS entries, and experimental records in full compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards.

• Contribute to daily lab operations, including supply ordering, inventory control, and adherence to Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and housekeeping protocols.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related scientific discipline.

• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4–6 years of relevant industry experience working directly with laboratory instrumentation.

• Experience working in a GxP or similarly regulated laboratory environment.

• Familiarity with laboratory documentation systems and best practices, including LIMS, logbooks, and inventory management.

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow established procedures and work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

• Must be available to work full-time, first shift, and on-site at the Maple Grove facility; no travel is required.

Preferred qualifications:
• Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s, MBA) in a scientific or technical discipline.

• Prior experience within the medical device industry, particularly involving components such as stents, catheters, or related devices.

• Direct hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, specifically ICP, FTIR, XRF, and optical interferometry.

• Familiarity with GxP laboratory practices in a preclinical or R&D setting.

• Previous experience working at Boston Scientific or with Boston Scientific products, systems, or processes.

• Demonstrated adaptability in complex lab environments, with the ability to independently execute procedures and troubleshoot technical challenges.

Requisition ID: 614562 

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.

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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.