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Quality Analyst roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in engineering, computer science, or information systems. Most positions qualify as STEM-designated roles, supporting a 24-month OPT extension. Employers in software, manufacturing, and healthcare actively hire QA professionals and are experienced with work authorization.
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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.
Quality Data Analyst I
About the Role:
The Quality Data Analyst I role will join the ICVT Data Analytics & Trending team, which supports post-market quality, complaint handling, complaint investigations, and product performance monitoring. In this entry-level role, the analyst will use data tools such as Excel and PowerBI to generate analytical reports, dashboards, and insights to answer key medical device performance-related questions. This role will work with quality engineers, data analysts, data scientists, and cross-functional partners to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.
The role offers opportunities to improve data accessibility, automate reporting, strengthen analytical tools, and support process improvements across multiple product and functional teams. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to build technical and medical device quality expertise while contributing to meaningful business and patient-safety decisions.
Your Responsibilities Include:
- Analyze complaint and post-market surveillance data for patterns, trends, and potential signals; support follow-up investigations as needed.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to define data and reporting requirements and translate them into practical analyses and reports.
- Develop, maintain, and improve dashboards, reports, and analytical tools using existing or emerging technologies.
- Provide recurring and ad hoc analyses that clearly communicate product performance, key trends, and business insights.
- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, system performance, and analytical processes.
- Support product performance and data analytics projects through planning, execution, and stakeholder communication.
- Contribute to the data analytics strategy and operating plan.
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least 1 year of experience in data analytics, reporting, and problem-solving within a technical field.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and business audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in data analytics, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Experience in the medical device industry or with medical device quality data, including complaints or product trending.
- Experience implementing data tools or supporting project and program initiatives.
- Experience with Power BI and/or SQL.
Requisition ID: 637311
Minimum Salary: $ 59900
Maximum Salary: $ 113800
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).
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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 by providing a 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, neurological and 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.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.
Additional Location(s): Costa Rica-Coyol; Ireland-Galway
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.
Quality Data Analyst I
About the Role:
The Quality Data Analyst I role will join the ICVT Data Analytics & Trending team, which supports post-market quality, complaint handling, complaint investigations, and product performance monitoring. In this entry-level role, the analyst will use data tools such as Excel and PowerBI to generate analytical reports, dashboards, and insights to answer key medical device performance-related questions. This role will work with quality engineers, data analysts, data scientists, and cross-functional partners to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.
The role offers opportunities to improve data accessibility, automate reporting, strengthen analytical tools, and support process improvements across multiple product and functional teams. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to build technical and medical device quality expertise while contributing to meaningful business and patient-safety decisions.
Your Responsibilities Include:
- Analyze complaint and post-market surveillance data for patterns, trends, and potential signals; support follow-up investigations as needed.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to define data and reporting requirements and translate them into practical analyses and reports.
- Develop, maintain, and improve dashboards, reports, and analytical tools using existing or emerging technologies.
- Provide recurring and ad hoc analyses that clearly communicate product performance, key trends, and business insights.
- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, system performance, and analytical processes.
- Support product performance and data analytics projects through planning, execution, and stakeholder communication.
- Contribute to the data analytics strategy and operating plan.
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least 1 year of experience in data analytics, reporting, and problem-solving within a technical field.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and business audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in data analytics, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Experience in the medical device industry or with medical device quality data, including complaints or product trending.
- Experience implementing data tools or supporting project and program initiatives.
- Experience with Power BI and/or SQL.
Requisition ID: 637311
Minimum Salary: $ 59900
Maximum Salary: $ 113800
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).
For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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 by providing a 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, neurological and 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.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Quality Analyst
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Quality Analyst roles frequently fall under STEM-designated CIP codes, making you eligible for a 24-month extension. Mention this upfront in applications. Many hiring managers don't realize QA qualifies, and clarifying it early removes a common objection.
Target industries with established QA pipelines
Software, medical devices, automotive, and aerospace companies hire QA professionals at scale and typically have immigration infrastructure in place. These employers process OPT paperwork routinely, reducing friction compared to smaller firms encountering it for the first time.
Show proficiency with industry-standard QA tools
Familiarity with JIRA, Selenium, TestRail, or SQL signals hands-on experience. Employers sponsoring OPT want to see technical depth, not just process knowledge. List specific tools on your resume with context showing how you used them in real projects.
Apply before your OPT window opens
Hiring timelines for QA roles average four to eight weeks. Start applications at least two months before your OPT start date so offers and authorization align. Waiting until your EAD arrives puts you behind candidates who have already cleared the process.
Quantify defect and quality metrics on your resume
Hiring managers respond to measurable outcomes. Phrases like reduced defect escape rate by 30% or increased test coverage from 60% to 90% demonstrate real impact. Metrics make your contributions concrete and distinguish your resume from generic QA descriptions.
Clarify your authorization status clearly in your application
State that you're authorized to work on F-1 OPT and include your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility. Ambiguity about work authorization causes employers to pass. Clear, proactive disclosure speeds up recruiter decisions and filters for receptive employers.
Quality Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Quality Analyst jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many Quality Analyst positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, but it depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title alone. Degrees in computer science, information systems, industrial engineering, or statistics commonly support STEM designation. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility, since the same job title can qualify under one degree and not another.
Which types of employers are most likely to hire QA professionals on OPT?
Software companies, medical device manufacturers, aerospace firms, and financial technology companies hire QA professionals regularly and tend to have HR teams familiar with OPT paperwork. Smaller startups may be less experienced with work authorization but are often more flexible. Migrate Mate lists Quality Analyst roles filtered by OPT sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on employers who have hired international candidates before.
Can I work as a Quality Analyst on pre-completion OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Pre-completion OPT has hour restrictions during the academic year, so full-time Quality Analyst positions are only permitted when school is not in session. Most employers hiring for full-time QA roles expect post-completion OPT, so confirm timing with your DSO before accepting an offer.
What happens to my QA job if my H-1B petition is not selected in the lottery?
If your H-1B visa registration is not selected, your OPT authorization continues until its expiration date. Some employers will retain you through the remainder of your OPT period and refile in the next H-1B cycle. Others may not be able to continue employment after OPT ends. It's worth discussing contingency plans with your employer before your OPT expiration approaches, ideally during the offer stage.
What QA skills are most in demand among OPT-friendly employers?
Employers hiring QA professionals on OPT most consistently seek experience with test automation frameworks like Selenium or Cypress, defect tracking tools like JIRA, and SQL for database validation. In regulated industries such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals, familiarity with FDA quality systems or ISO standards adds significant value. Demonstrating hands-on technical skills, rather than process knowledge alone, improves your odds with employers weighing work authorization costs against candidate value.