Scientist III

About the role

The Scientist III plays a key role in supporting existing polymer coatings on Boston Scientific products while advancing coating development projects. This role involves hands-on experimentation, coating characterization, and data-driven analysis to support product performance, reliability, and innovation.

At Boston Scientific, our products and technologies help diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions, improving the lives of patients around the world. We continue to innovate across core platforms while expanding into new geographies and high-growth adjacency markets.

As part of Research and Development, teams design, develop, and manufacture technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Our portfolio addresses conditions such as coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and heart failure, and includes drug-eluting stents, bare-metal stents, catheters, balloons, guide wires, coronary atherectomy systems, and intravascular ultrasound technologies.

This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. 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.

• Contribute to polymer coating-related project execution through sound experimental design, hands-on testing, and data analysis under the guidance of senior technical staff.
• Develop prototype medical device coatings and associated test methods to evaluate coating performance.
• Troubleshoot coating-related issues by applying an understanding of how process conditions impact performance.
• Summarize experimental results and analyses in technical reports and test method documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex projects, using strong written and verbal communication skills to support project success.
• Perform complex data analysis; identify, investigate, and propose solutions to problematic data; independently resolve routine technical issues at an appropriate level; and compare findings with historical data.
• Document experimental work through technical reports, experimental records, and lab notebook entries, and participate in peer review of experimental documentation as needed.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, polymer science and engineering, or chemistry, with a minimum of 4 years' experience in a relevant role; or a doctoral degree with a minimum of 0 years' experience and up to 3 years' experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with polymer coating processes and performance testing.
• Experience working with industrial- or pilot-scale coating equipment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Understanding of structure-property relationships in polymer material systems, including hydrogels and functional polymers.
• Experience in the medical device industry.
• Demonstrated critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with curiosity and creativity in developing innovative solutions that support product development needs.

Requisition

Minimum Salary: $78,300

Maximum Salary: $148,800

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific 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.

Boston Scientific is not typical to hire near the bottom or top of the 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). Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual…