Analytical Chemist I
About the position Responsibilities • Perform hands-on testing in the analytical chemistry laboratory, including sample preparation (extractions, solvent exchange, concentration), gravimetric determination of non-volatile residue, and preparation of standards and solutions • Complete lab maintenance activities such as ordering, inventory management, glassware washing, equipment maintenance, and lab monitoring activities • Support development, validation, and qualification of analytical methods • Complete tasks on analytical lab documentation and quality records • Prepare analysis summary reports/documentation to communicate results to lab customers and the technical community • Familiarity with ISO 10993, ISO 17025, FDA, and other regulatory agency requirements for chemical characterization of medical device and combination products • Apply scientific principles and company policies and procedures, analyze data or situations, and exercise judgment to recommend solutions to solve problems • Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures Requirements • Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry-focused field with aptitude for analytical chemistry • Experience in preparation of samples, standards, and laboratory solutions • Familiarity with chromatographic analyses • Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills • Strong technical writing and scientific laboratory documentation skills Nice-to-haves • Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry • Previous Boston Scientific experience preferred • Experience performing extractions and non-volatile residue (NVR) analysis for chemical characterization analysis per ISO 10993 • Experience with laboratory ordering and inventory management • Experience with HPLC or GC instrument analysis and troubleshooting • Exposure to Chromatography Data Systems • Experience applying ISO 10993 and ISO 17025 requirements to laboratory work • Working experience in performing analyses and preparing documentation within FDA, ISO 17025, and other regulatory environments • Analytical chemistry lab experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industries Apply tot his job