Senior R&D Technician

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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 Senior R&D Technician will be responsible for supporting the R&D, Operations and Quality departments with various activities and projects to meet the company's objectives and key initiatives in transforming the treatment of chronic low back pain with our Intracept technology. This position reports to the R&D Manager.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA - (The typical work week is Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00pm.)

Your responsibilities include:

Research and Development:

• Management of R&D laboratory equipment, calibration, and supplies.

• Fabrication and assembly of prototypes to support new product development.

• Working with engineers to develop laboratory test methods, fixtures, and protocols.

• Execution of laboratory testing and documentation of results.

• Identification and Implementation of process improvement and optimization.

Operations:

• Replenishment, preparation and shipping of product training materials and samples to support field training events.

• Receive, process and document commercial product returned goods.

• Inspection, testing, and servicing (including upgrading) of capital equipment.

• Device History Record (DHR) tracking.

• General site related FedEx shipping and receiving support.

Quality:

• Receipt, cleaning, and processing of returned product in preparation for technical analysis and troubleshooting in support of product complaint investigations.

• Investigation and root cause analysis of returned product

• Documentation of failure modes of returned product.

Additional responsibilities:

• The Sr. R&D Technician should provide leadership and training to other technicians.

• Maintain an accurate lab notebook and record of assignments and results including documentation concerning materials, parts used, concepts, designs, drawings, and processes according to good documentation practices.

• Update engineers of work status or problems with recommendations for improvement or correction

• Collaborate with engineers to provide support in the resolution and documentation of product complaint investigations.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized work area.

• Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, QA, and FDA regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience working in a technical support role, using equipment and processes to develop, build, test and service medical devices (higher education enrollment, certification and/or degree years may be substituted for work experience).

• 2-year associate degree preferred, but not required.

• Experience with mechanical device fabrication, equipment, and assembly.

• Experience with mechanical test equipment similar to Mark-10, Instron, & MTS test frames.

• Experience with general laboratory tools and instrumentation (microscope, calipers, digital multimeter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with design verification testing and test methods.

• Experience with root cause analysis and troubleshooting of product issues from the field.

• Experience with metals, including Nitinol, and polymers.

• Experience with creating word processing templates and building spreadsheets using functions (MS Word and Excel), as well as the ability to understand engineering drawings and documentation.

• Self-driven, creative and collaborative team player that can work with direction and independently and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Capacity to work in a high paced, changing environment, and interface effectively with others.

• High proficiency using MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.

• Outstanding attention to detail and understanding of good documentation practices.

• Must be able to work on problems requiring the exercise of autonomy, judgment, and expertise.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. on occasion.

Requisition ID: 579469

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.

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