R&D Lab Manager

Boston Scientific; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking an R&D Lab Manager for the Active Implantable Systems division in Arden Hills, Minnesota. You will lead a team of technicians and product specialists, manage laboratory operations, and ensure safety and quality system compliance while partnering with engineering for new product development.

You will coach staff, coordinate testing, maintain documentation, and optimize processes to deliver reliable laboratory results and support sustaining programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, life science, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant laboratory, product development, testing or technical operations experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in people leadership, supervision, project leadership or technical leadership.
• Experience managing laboratory workflows, balancing competing priorities and coordinating resources to meet business needs.
• Hands-on knowledge of laboratory equipment, testing methodologies, technical troubleshooting and documentation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members, establish clear expectations and foster collaboration and accountability.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of approximately 10–15 technicians and product specialists, including contractors, by providing regular coaching and career development.
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, including planning, staffing, scheduling and equipment support.
• Ensure safety, quality systems compliance, documentation and Good Documentation Practices.
• Coordinate lab support for new product development, verification and validation, investigations and product evaluations.
• Establish and maintain standard work, training plans and performance measures to improve quality and capacity.
• Oversee equipment selection, calibration, maintenance, service contracts and lifecycle planning.
• Promote accurate test records, logs and training records across the lab.
• Manage lab capacity, budgets, suppliers and operating expenses.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Lab operations

Quality systems

Documentation

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Equivalent combinations of education and experience

Job description

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At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. 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.

About the role:

Boston 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.

Join 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.

This 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.

This 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead, 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.
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, including workload planning, staffing, scheduling, workspace organization, equipment support and prioritization of testing and product support requests.
• Ensure laboratory work is performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with applicable Quality System requirements, procedures, environmental health and safety expectations, and good documentation practices.
• Coordinate laboratory support for new product development, sustaining engineering, verification and validation, investigations, product evaluations and other technical activities.
• Establish and maintain effective laboratory processes, standard work, training plans and performance measures that improve quality, responsiveness, capacity and resource utilization.
• Oversee laboratory equipment and infrastructure, including equipment selection, installation, qualification, calibration, preventive maintenance, repairs, service contracts and lifecycle planning.
• Promote accurate and timely completion of test records, equipment logs, work instructions, training records and other required laboratory documentation.
• Manage laboratory capacity, supplies, vendors and operating expenses, and support planning for capital equipment and future capability needs.
• Foster an inclusive, accountable and continuous-improvement culture that promotes employee engagement, technical excellence and strong customer service.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’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.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant laboratory, product development, testing or technical operations experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in people leadership, supervision, project leadership or technical leadership.
• Experience managing laboratory workflows, balancing competing priorities and coordinating resources to meet business needs.
• Hands‑on knowledge of laboratory equipment, testing methodologies, technical troubleshooting and documentation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members, establish clear expectations and foster collaboration and accountability.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving and cross‑functional communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing a research, development, testing or product evaluation laboratory in the medical device or another highly regulated industry.
• Background supporting Class III or active implantable medical devices.
• Familiarity with cardiac rhythm management and Electrophysiology products: leads, catheters or other implantable medical devices.
• Knowledge of medical device design controls, verification and validation, nonconforming product processes and Quality System requirements.
• Experience with equipment qualification, calibration, preventive maintenance, test method validation and laboratory safety programs.
• Experience managing laboratory capacity, budgets, capital equipment, vendors, service contracts or facility improvements.
• Demonstrated success implementing standard work, visual management, Lean practices or other continuous‑improvement methods.
• Proven success coaching and developing technicians and product specialists across a range of technical and experience levels.

Requisition ID:636615

Minimum Salary: $102100

Maximum Salary: $194000

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).

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Boston 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 byprovidinga 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,neurologicaland urological diseases and conditions. Learn more at www.bostonscientific.com and follow us on LinkedIn .

Boston 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.

Please 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. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

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