R&D Lab Manager

Boston Scientific • Arden Hills, MN

1d • $102,100 - $194,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Boston Scientific is hiring an R&D Lab Manager for its Active Implantable Systems (AIS) R&D organization in Arden Hills, Minnesota. The role leads and develops a team of technicians and product specialists supporting laboratory testing, product evaluation, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and development activities for CRM and Urology Leads and Electrophysiology Catheters.

This people-leadership role is responsible for safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory operations. The manager establishes priorities and processes, coaches employees at different experience levels, coordinates testing and technical support, and ensures equipment, documentation, and workspaces meet business and Quality System needs. The role partners with engineering and cross-functional teams to provide reliable laboratory results and timely support for new product development and sustaining programs.

The position is based on-site in Arden Hills, Minnesota, with employees expected to work on-site each day and occasional work-from-home flexibility as appropriate. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available at this time.

Requirements

• 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 an associate degree, technical degree, or other related educational background.
• At least 8 years of relevant laboratory, product development, testing, or technical operations experience.
• At least 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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, including 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop approximately 10–15 technicians and product specialists, including contractors, through 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 laboratory processes, standard work, training plans, and performance measures to improve quality, responsiveness, capacity, and resource utilization.
• Oversee laboratory equipment and infrastructure, including 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 capital equipment and future capability planning.
• Foster an inclusive, accountable, and continuous-improvement culture that promotes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager