R&D Laboratory Supervisor

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At Boston Scientific, well give you the opportunity to harness all thats 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, well help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, youll be supported in progressing whatever your ambitions.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Laboratory Supervisor with a strong foundation in engineering or scientific education, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality. This role will lead a high-performing, cross-functional team in a fast-paced medical device environment, overseeing routine and non-routine particulate testing. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of leadership, technical acumen, and project management skills, with a focus on applying scientific and engineering principles to drive excellence.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain a safe and effective working environment aligned with regulatory standards.
• Support capital planning and resource allocation for laboratory operations.
• Develop, monitor, and report laboratory performance metrics and quality indicators, delivering regular updates to management on lab operations and project milestones.
• Apply scientific methods and engineering principles to troubleshoot testing challenges and support method development.
• Champion a culture of excellence that supports R&D and ensures adherence to the Quality System.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and product quality.
• Lead and develop a team of technicians, fostering cross-training and technical growth.
• Ensure compliance with good documentation practices, the Quality Policy, and all relevant quality procedures.
• Serve as the primary contact for project intake and initial screening.
• Prioritize and coordinate project work requests based on resource availability and timelines.
• Foster strong partnerships with cross-functional and global teams, including R&D, Process Development, Regulatory, Design Assurance, and Manufacturing.

What Were Looking For In You:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of R&D laboratory experience, or 2 years with an advanced relevant degree.
• Laboratory experience in a regulated environment
• Experience in test method development
• Familiarity performing statistical analysis on data sets
• Proficiency in Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a demonstrated application of the scientific method
• Adept at developing technical documentation that ensures regulatory compliance and effectively communicates complex information to cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with testing in regulated environments
• One year of direct or indirect supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in medical device
• Experience in statistical analysis and software (ex. Minitab)
• Experience in test method development within the medical device industry
• Testing in medical devices

Requisition ID: 612335

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).

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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) isnt just business, its personal. And if youre 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 Companys 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.