Fellow, Polymer Analytical (605135)
Fellow, Polymer Analytical (605135)
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Additional Location(s): N/A
Diversity Innovation Caring Global Collaboration Winning Spirit High Performance
At Boston Scientific well give you the opportunity to harness all thats within you by working in teams of diverse and highperforming 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:
Technical leader for polymer analysis and characterization within the Boston Scientific Preclinical Sciences Materials and Chemistry Laboratory Department. Responsibilities for defining guiding interpreting and communicating materials analysis strategy for BSC customers across the product lifecycle and across global sites. Connects the lab function and lab customers on service provision and technical matters.
Work Mode:
At Boston Scientific we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model requiring employees to be present in our Maple Grove MN office at least four to five days per week.
Visa Sponsorship:
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time
Your responsibilities will include:
- Investigates materialsrelated needs of product development teams for their advanced engineering problems.
- Defines and/or assists with material characterization efforts toward root cause determination of complex issues as well as facilitate development and implementation of numerical analysis solutions.
- Facilitates communication of advanced materials results to Boston Scientific teams in an appropriate fashion to enhance their understanding of materials processing device function and interaction with its environment.
- Identifies global thought leaders in polymer analysis. Studies & understands relevant published articles & works to either apply them directly to our materialsrelated advanced engineering problems or to develop working relationships with parties for accomplishment of such. Leads education efforts and mentoring in polymer analysis processing problemsolving and replacements.
- For polymer analysis and polymer processing performs technical consultative function and internal company perspective to R&D manufacturing and quality teams.
- Identifies and initiates programs which result in innovative application of existing or new products or technologies. Plans and executes laboratory research to prove feasibility of concepts.
- Provides periodic communication updates to management on future business direction and problem resolution.
- Leads polymer analytical test equipment and software sustaining and replacement projects.
- Maintains and enhances crossfunctional team relationships within the department and with lab customer groups and service partners. Mentors other employees when appropriate.
- Works crossfunctionally in identifying and resolving technical issues.
- Reviews records and deliverables from the materials and analytical chemistry team for technical competency and compliance with industry best practices for materials testing and analysis.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry Materials Science Engineering Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science or Engineering or related discipline. Work experience emphasis in polymer processing problemsolving and analysis.
- 10 years of work experience and subject matter expertise in industry as an individual contributor performing polymer analysis especially with rheological and mechanical tools. The tasks involve nonstandard investigational analysis as well as protocol and test method driven experimentation.
- Work experience in failure analysis material replacements supply chain and in providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback to direct reports.
Preferred qualifications:
- 15 years of work experience in industry as an individual contributor in polymer processing failure analysis and characterization.
- Advanced degree in Chemistry Materials Science Engineering Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science or Engineering or related discipline.
- 3 years of work experience in industry as a project leader or functional team leader in a materials science and chemistry analytical laboratory.
- 3 of the years of work experience in a medical device company.
- Work experience in industry performing handson sample preparation and mechanical rheology and thermal instrument/software execution such as melt viscosity dynamic mechanical analysis gel permeation chromatography DSC TGA and tensile testing.
- Work experience performing scientific peer reviews and technical lead reviews of test records and reports for technical competency and quality compliance.
- Knowledge of and working experience with polymersrelated lab test equipment hardware and software.
Requisition ID:605135
Minimum Salary:$122100
Maximum Salary: $232000
The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) see 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 nonexempt (hourly) nonsales 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 nonsales roles may also include variable compensation i.e. annual bonus target and longterm incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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 problemsolver 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 COVID19 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 COVID19 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 COVID19 vaccination.
Among other requirements Boston Scientific maintains specificprohibited substancetest requirements for safetysensitive positions. This role is deemed safetysensitive 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.
Employment Type
Grant
