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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.\nAbout the role:\nBoston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.\nJoin Boston Scientific as an R&D Lab Manager within the Active Implantable Systems (AIS) R&D organization in Arden Hills, Minnesota. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of technicians and product specialists who support laboratory testing, product evaluation, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and development activities for CRM and Urology Leads and Electrophysiology Catheters.\nThis people-leadership role combines team development with ownership of safe, compliant and efficient laboratory operations. You will establish priorities and processes across the lab, coach employees at different experience levels, coordinate testing and technical support, and ensure equipment, documentation and workspaces are maintained to meet business and Quality System needs. You will partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable laboratory results and timely support for new product development and sustaining programs.\nWork model, sponsorship, relocation:\nThis is an on-site position based in Arden Hills, Minnesota, with the expectation that employees work on-site each day and occasional work-from-home flexibility as appropriate. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nLead, manage and develop a team of approximately 10-15 technicians and product specialists, including contractors, by providing regular coaching, performance feedback, career development and technical guidance.\nOversee day-to-day laboratory operations, including workload planning, staffing, scheduling, workspace organization, equipment support and prioritization of testing and product support requests.\nEnsure laboratory work is performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with applicable Quality System requirements, procedures, environmental health and safety expectations, and good documentation practices.\nCoordinate laboratory support for new product development, sustaining engineering, verification and validation, investigations, product evaluations and other technical activities.\nEstablish and maintain effective laboratory processes, standard work, training plans and performance measures that improve quality, responsiveness, capacity and resource utilization.\nOversee laboratory equipment and infrastructure, including equipment selection, installation, qualification, calibration, preventive maintenance, repairs, service contracts and lifecycle planning.\nPromote accurate and timely completion of test records, equipment logs, work instructions, training records and other required laboratory documentation.\nManage laboratory capacity, supplies, vendors and operating expenses, and support planning for capital equipment and future capability needs.\nFoster an inclusive, accountable and continuous-improvement culture that promotes employee engagement, technical excellence and strong customer service.\nRequired qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, life science, or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will also be considered, including associate degree, technical degree, or other related educational backgrounds.\nMinimum of 8 years of relevant laboratory, product development, testing or technical operations experience.\nMinimum of 2 years of experience in people leadership, supervision, project leadership or technical leadership.\nExperience managing laboratory workflows, balancing competing priorities and coordinating resources to meet business needs.\nHands-on knowledge of laboratory equipment, testing methodologies, technical troubleshooting and documentation practices.\nDemonstrated ability to coach and develop team members, establish clear expectations and foster collaboration and accountability.\nStrong organizational, problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.\nPreferred qualifications:\nExperience managing a research, development, testing or product evaluation laboratory in the medical device or another highly regulated industry.\nBackground supporting Class III or active implantable medical devices.\nFamiliarity with cardiac rhythm management and Electrophysiology products: leads, catheters or other implantable medical devices.\nKnowledge of medical device design controls, verification and validation, nonconforming product processes and Quality System requirements.\nExperience with equipment qualification, calibration, preventive maintenance, test method validation and laboratory safety programs.\nExperience managing laboratory capacity, budgets, capital equipment, vendors, service contracts or facility improvements.\nDemonstrated success implementing standard work, visual management, Lean practices or other continuous-improvement methods.\nProven success coaching and developing technicians and product specialists across a range of technical and experience levels.\nRequisition ID: 636615\nMinimum Salary: $102100\nMaximum Salary: $194000\nThe 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.\nCompensation 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).\nCompensation 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).\nFor MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\nBoston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 45 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high-performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our portfolio of devices and therapies helps physicians diagnose and treat complex cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, oncological, neurological and urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn.\nBoston 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 identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.\nPlease 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. 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