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Boston Scientific
Senior Analytical Chemist - Extractables and Leachables
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What they do
An Analytical Chemist studies the chemical components of materials in a mixture or sample, to identify the components and quantify them. May work to develop new pharmaceutical products or provide quality control or toxicology testing for products.
$68,282 / year median in Minnesota
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Analytical Chemist
- Extractables and Leachables Boston Scientific relocation assistance 4100 Hamline Avenue North (Show on map) Aug 13, 2026 Additional Location(s): N/A Diversity
- Innovation
- Caring
- Global Collaboration
- Winning Spirit
- High Performance 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:
The Chemical Characterization Laboratory (CCL) at Boston Scientific has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Analytical Chemist- Extractables &Leachables who has an excellent understanding ofchromatography/mass spectrometry-based technology, includingaccuratemass GC/MS and/or LC/MS, to supportchemical characterization testing of medical devices.
ISO/IEC 10993-18
2020 in anISO 17025
accredited laboratory. This role will involve significant data processing work, including interpretation of mass spectra and structural elucidation. The medical device products supported will include products across the Boston Scientific portfolio. 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. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration andsynergy. This role follows afully onsitework model, requiring employees to be in our local office five (5) days per week. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.Your responsibilities will include:
Interpret mass spectral data to identify unknown extractable and leachable compounds Expand and maintaina spectral libraries of chemicals/materials Prepare analysis summary reports/documentation to communicate results to lab customers and the technical community Perform instrumental analysis with limited oversight using accurate mass LC/MS and GC/MS Complete tasks supporting analytical lab documentation and quality records Qualify and maintain test instruments and create associated documentation Provide technical guidance and training to junior lab personnel Develop, validate, and qualify analytical methods Perform hands-on testing inthe analytical chemistry laboratory, including sample preparation and standard preparation Apply scientific principles and company policies and procedures, analyze data or situations, and exercise judgment to recommend solutions to solve problems Remain current withISO 10993, ISO
17025, FDA, and other regulatory agency requirements for chemical characterization of medical device and combination products Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance with the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field Minimum ofsix (6)years of professional, industry experience in an analytical laboratory with direct application of high resolution GC/MS and/or LC/MS and sample preparation; or minimum of four (4) years of such experience with a Master's degree; or minimum of two (2) years of such experience with a PhD Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in chemical characterization analysis perISO 10993-18
Technical expertise in LC/MS and/or GC/MS analysis and troubleshooting Proficiency in mass spectral data interpretation (LC/MS and/or GC/MS) Experience with at least one of the following software applications: Chromeleon, Compound Discoverer, Tracefinder, MassHunter, or similar Method development and validation experience Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills Strong technical writing and scientific laboratory documentation skills Preferred qualifications: Advanced degree in chemistry-focused field Experience with Thermo Vanquish/Orbitrap LC/MS, Thermo Orbitrap GC/MS, or Agilent GC/MS Systems Strong experience with ThermoFisher Compound Discoverer and Chromeleon software Solid understanding of polymer chemistry or materials science Analytical chemistry lab work experience in the medical device and/or pharmaceutical industries, particularly in chromatography, characterization, and investigative analyses Experience applying ISO 10993 andISO 17025
requirements to laboratory work Working experience in performing analyses and preparing documentation for submission to notified bodies underISO 17025
requirementsRequisition ID:
632842Minimum Salary:
$85000Maximum Salary:
$161500 The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC)- see www.