Boston Scientific

Surgical Lab Specialist IV

Boston Scientific$63K — $107K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Preferred: Associate's degree or surgical technology certification
  • 3+ years in a surgical lab or medical device setting
  • Strong understanding of surgical procedures and medical devices
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to collaborate across departments
  • Attention to detail in lab operations

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the logistics and scheduling of lab activities
  • Maintain inventory of surgical instruments and equipment
  • Implement lab safety protocols and cleanliness standards
  • Assist with training setup and support for sales representatives
  • Provide technical support during product demonstrations
  • Ensure surgical lab equipment is well-maintained and calibrated
  • Act as liaison with Sales, Marketing, and R&D teams

Benefits

  • Onsite work model, requiring presence five days a week
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Exposure to cutting-edge surgical tools and technologies
  • Opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams
  • Dynamic role supporting sales and product development activities
Full Job Description
Additional Location(s): N/A

1st Shift: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

About the role:

The Surgical Lab Specialist will manage the day-to-day operations of the on-site surgical lab, ensuring it functions as a premier facility for supporting sales representatives, physicians, and R&D teams. This individual will be responsible for coordinating lab activities, maintaining equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing expert-level support during product demonstrations, training sessions, and development activities.

Work Mode

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office five days per week

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

VISA

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

Lab Operations Management:
  • Oversee the scheduling and logistics of lab activities, including sales representative training, physician education, and R&D testing.
  • Maintain inventory of surgical instruments, equipment, and consumables, ensuring availability for scheduled activities.
  • Implement and enforce lab safety protocols and cleanliness standards.

Training & Support:
  • Assist in the setup, facilitation, and teardown of hands-on training sessions for sales representatives and physicians.
  • Provide technical expertise and support during product demonstrations and procedural simulations.
  • Serve as a resource to R&D teams, assisting with product testing and prototype evaluations in a surgical setting.

Equipment Maintenance:
  • Ensure all surgical lab equipment is maintained, calibrated, and in proper working order.
  • Coordinate with vendors and service technicians for repairs and preventive maintenance.
  • Stay informed on emerging surgical tools and technologies to maintain state-of-the-art lab capabilities.

Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Education teams to align lab activities with company objectives.
  • Act as a liaison with external vendors, contractors, and visiting physicians.
  • Provide feedback to R&D and product teams based on physician and sales representative interactions in the lab.

Compliance & Reporting:
  • Ensure lab operations comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records of lab usage, equipment logs, and safety inspections.
  • Prepare reports on lab activities and metrics for management review.

Working Conditions:
  • Ability to work in a surgical lab environment, including handling anatomical specimens.
  • May require occasional evening or weekend work to support training sessions or events.
  • Physical capability to lift lab equipment and supplies (up to 50 lbs).


Required qualifications:
  • 3 years with High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience, training, or apprenticeships


Preferred qualifications:
  • Associate's degree or Certificate Program: Completion of an accredited surgical technology program, usually offered by community colleges, vocational schools, or military training programs, preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in a surgical lab, medical device company, or healthcare environment.
  • Strong understanding of surgical procedures, instruments, and medical device technologies.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality lab environment.
  • Experience with cadaveric labs and anatomical specimen preparation.
  • Proficiency in lab management software and inventory systems.
  • Familiarity with neuromodulation and spine-related products is a plus.


Requisition ID: 633821

Minimum Salary: $ 63024

Maximum Salary: $ 107120

The 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.

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 bonus target and long-term 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.

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Size
41,000 employees
Market Cap
$66.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$82 million
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$9.9 billion
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