Laboratory Tech - S2

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

Performs a variety of chemical, biological or microbiological analyses on products, raw materials, in-process materials, or stability samples in support of the company's quality program. Interprets and evaluates the analyses in terms of accuracy and precision and recommends corrective action where necessary. Applies existing techniques and procedures with recommendations and implementation of modification for improved efficiency, or devises and develops new analytical methods and techniques. May also be involved in establishing requirements for the transfer of methodology from R&D.

Performs qualitative tests or quantitative assays on samples using techniques that vary from use of standard analytical equipment to highly modern and automated instrumentation. May require knowledge of one or more of the following automated techniques: gas, liquid, thin layer or column chromatography, ion exchange, infrared, ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometry and microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine laboratory tests in the metallurgical/mechanical, chemical and microbiological areas, in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
• Interprets test results and examines for unusual characteristics.
• Troubleshoots procedures that may have been compromised, thus determining the potential cause of unexpected results of routine tests.
• Sends samples and provides the required follow-up for outside testing: environmental, mechanical, process monitoring, etc.
• Purchase of laboratory supplies.
• Analyzes, reviews, and documents the status of lab records for archiving.
• Administers the flow of test requests, from logging in through filing and archiving.
• Conducts equipment PM, qualifications and calibrations as needed.
• Support laboratory investigations.
• Write procedures and conduct validations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in biology or microbiology and 3+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of Education/Work Experience.
• Knowledge of GMP, CAPAs and Quality Assurance.
• Experience with laboratory equipment (such as dry bath, pH meters, incubators, air tester) and laboratory tools.
• Experience with media preparation, solutions, and dilutions.
• Experience with microbiological tests such as Bioburden, Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET), Environmental Monitoring (viable and non-viable and water testing), Bacterial Identification.
• Fully bilingual.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $27,800
Maximum Salary: $49,500
Compensation will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role, including demonstrable level of experience, training, pertinent education, licensure, certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

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).