R&D Technician IV – Marlborough

Delivering on the promise of medical innovation begins at Boston Scientific

By delivering innovative products that help clinicians improve the lives of patients every single day, Boston Scientific makes a profound impact on the quality of medical care around the world. As we continue to transform the field of medical technology, we seek dedicated individuals who possess the integrity and creative spirit needed to thrive in an innovative company. Join a global organization that is fueled by the diversity and talent of its entire workforce.

This position works independently to assist R&D teams in the development, construction, testing and analysis of products, processes or equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Safe and effective use of test equipment including tensile, compression, flexibility and pressure testing machinery.
  
• Safe and effective use of hand and machine tools to build or modify new and existing medical instruments, components, fixtures and equipment. ( Lathe, Milling machine etc)
  
• With minimal supervision, build mechanical assemblies using drawings, procedures and verbal instructions. Employ basic (DFM) design for manufacturing principals.
  
• Conduct routine testing and experiments. Independently change process/equipment parameters to meet experimental objectives. Document all changes per laboratory SOPs.
  
• Designs, conducts and supports gage R&R studies, design validation testing
  
• Applies basic data analysis tools (Yellow belt) to experimental data and uses data to identify basic issues.
  
• Research and specify equipment requirements to meet engineering, project, department needs.
  
• Generate engineering change documentation using PDM or similar software
  
• Implement equipment release documentation under direction (calibration, maintenance, use SOP's, IQ/OQ, ECS, ERRR), as appropriate.
  
• Order/Receive routine supplies and materials as needed.
  
• Develop and edit visual basic applications to assist in gathering and organizing of data
  
• Schedule tasks, assignment, and projects according to priority, project need, and requested deadline. Independently resolves scheduling conflicts.
  
• Identify areas for improvement to product or process, recommend solutions, and support implementing improvements.
  
• Provide support to investigational studies. This may include set-up of equipment, interaction with clinical personnel and recording of data related to bench or animal labs.
  
• Present findings / project progress in team meetings and project review settings.
  
• Applies Good Documentation Practices; escalates issues of non-compliance as appropriate.
  
• Maintains a compliant lab notebook and experimental paperwork per SOP.
  
• Completes and complies with all specified training per specified due dates.
  
• Verifies appropriate calibration of equipment prior to use. Proactively ensures lab resources comply with documented GLP.
  
• Complies with site and department specific procedures on record keeping, use of log books, materials receiving, and inventory control.
  
  Qualifications:
  Education: Two-year Technical degree (i.e., AA, Certificate) or equivalent experience.
  Minimum six sigma yellow belt certification or equivalent
  Professional Experience Years: 4-7+
  Management Experience Years: None
  
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