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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.       

Shift Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

About this role

Work with departmental engineers to provide Packaging Engineering support for the project related to product package and label testing. Assists in generation of Packaging -related documentation including test data records and reports. Responsible for the coordination and creation of technical documentation and facilitating testing activities. Works closely with other members of the Packaging Engineering department and interact with project team.

Work Mode

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows 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:

• Test prototypes and components following standard test protocols.
• Organize, coordinate, and execute testing of packaging designs with engineering guidance. 
• Support new test methods and/or revise existing test methods. 
• Learn and apply standard test methods and processes.
• Prepare reports/documentation to communicate results to the technical community. 
• Use developed networks in assisting engineering teams in obtaining necessary materials, services, and test data. 
• Assist with problem solving.
• Assist in the set-up of experiments.
• Maintain testing database/tracking system.

Required qualifications:

• 0 – 1yrs with High School Diploma and/or background working in a technical, laboratory, or Quality role or equivalent combination of education/work experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• 0 – 2 years of experience in Packaging or related technical discipline.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Work as a team player 
• Good technical aptitude 
• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with packaging materials
• Basic computer literacy (Excel, Outlook, etc)
• Knowledge related to packaging components (Film, Tyvek, Carton, Labels, Corrugated, Pouches).
• Experience performing visual inspections on Packaging materials preferred.
• Familiarity with ASTM / ISTA package testing requirements preferred.
• Familiarity with the medical device industry, FDA regulations, quality systems, and sterilization preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively manage priorities.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 30lbs.

Requisition ID: 613686

Minimum Salary: $39624 

Maximum Salary: $67392 

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 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.