Analytical Chemist I
Boston Scientific
Additional Location(s): N/A
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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:
The Analytical Chemist I will support chemical characterization (extractables & leachables) testing of medical devices. This role will involve significant hands-on laboratory work, including solution preparation and testing.
The medical device products supported include products across the Boston Scientific portfolio.
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.
VISA
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.
Your Responsibilities Include:
⦁ Perform hands-on testing in the analytical chemistry laboratory, including sample preparation (extractions, solvent exchange, concentration), gravimetric determination of non-volatile residue, and preparation of standards and solutions
⦁ Complete lab maintenance activities such as ordering, inventory management, glassware washing, equipment maintenance, and lab monitoring activities
⦁ Support development, validation, and qualification of analytical methods
⦁ Complete tasks on analytical lab documentation and quality records
⦁ Prepare analysis summary reports/documentation to communicate results to lab customers and the technical community
⦁ Familiarity with ISO 10993, ISO 17025, FDA, and other regulatory agency requirements for chemical characterization of medical device and combination products
⦁ Apply scientific principles and company policies and procedures, analyze data or situations, and exercise judgment to recommend solutions to solve problems
⦁ Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures
Required Qualifications:
⦁ Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry-focused field with aptitude for analytical chemistry
⦁ Experience in preparation of samples, standards, and laboratory solutions
⦁ Familiarity with chromatographic analyses
⦁ Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
⦁ Strong technical writing and scientific laboratory documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
⦁ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry
⦁ Previous Boston Scientific experience preferred
⦁ Experience performing extractions and non-volatile residue (NVR) analysis for chemical characterization analysis per ISO 10993
⦁ Experience with laboratory ordering and inventory management
⦁ Experience with HPLC or GC instrument analysis and troubleshooting
⦁ Exposure to Chromatography Data Systems
⦁ Experience applying ISO 10993 and ISO 17025 requirements to laboratory work
⦁ Working experience in performing analyses and preparing documentation within FDA, ISO 17025, and other regulatory environments
⦁ Analytical chemistry lab experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industries
Requisition ID: 606145
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).
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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!
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