ICTx R&D Science and Materials Intern
@ Boston Scientific

Maple Grove, MN
$56,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About Boston Scientific

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 advance your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About The Role

As a ICTx R&D Science and Materials Intern, you will collaborate cross-functionally with various R&D teams within the ICTx division, including Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Guidance (PCIG), Atherectomy and Interventional Heart Failure (IHF) with a focus on New Product Development (NPD). You will support test methods, design and execute experiments, prototype innovations, troubleshoot new product/process problems, investigate new technologies, and contribute to various project teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support test methods, experiment design and prototype development.
  • Analyze test results and document findings.
  • Troubleshoot design and manufacturing process issues.
  • Recommend new technology for innovative medical device creation.
  • Contribute to product design, process studies, and documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
  • Graduation expected between December 2026 and Spring 2027.
  • Commitment to full internship program periods: May 18 – August 7 or May 26 – August 14.
  • Eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
  • Reliable transportation to the Arbor Lakes, Minnesota location.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Effective communication skills with diverse, cross-functional teams.
  • Passion for learning new technologies and innovative solutions.
  • Desire to work in a hands-on medical device manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

This internship follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in the local office 3-4 days per week. Relocation and housing assistance may be available for eligible candidates. Boston Scientific does not offer VISA sponsorship for this position.

Key skills/competency

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Material Science
  • Experimentation
  • Prototyping
  • Data Analysis
  • Troubleshooting
  • Documentation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Research
  • Innovation

How to Get Hired at Boston Scientific

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant biomedical and R&D experiences.
  • Research Boston Scientific: Understand their mission and innovation culture.
  • Prepare technical examples: Demonstrate experiment and prototyping skills.
  • Practice behavioral responses: Emphasize teamwork and problem-solving.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review medical device prototyping tools.
Brush up on experiment design principles.
Study material testing procedures.
Learn troubleshooting for process challenges.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved a technical problem.
Explain teamwork in cross-functional projects.
Tell about handling project challenges effectively.
Share examples of communication in diverse teams.

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