About this role
Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Coyol
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 Position
The Internship Program is designed for advanced-level university students seeking hands-on experience and skill development in their field of study, along with the opportunity to gain exposure to a leading company in the medical devices industry.
This internship offers the opportunity to gain practical experience in Human Resources, specifically within Talent Acquisition. The selected intern will support recruitment and onboarding activities, interview coordination, candidate follow-up, and other administrative processes related to hiring. This role provides hands-on exposure to the employee recruitment journey while working closely with recruiters, candidates, and other Human Resources teams.
Assigned Responsibilities
- Support the Talent Acquisition team with recruitment and hiring activities.
- Assist with interview scheduling and candidate coordination.
- Support the coordination and follow-up of pre-employment requirements.
- Assist with new hire onboarding and orientation activities.
- Provide follow-up and support to candidates throughout different stages of the recruitment process.
- Maintain and update recruitment documentation, records, and tracking information.
- Support the Internship Program and other recruitment initiatives as needed.
- Collaborate with recruiters and other Human Resources teams on assigned activities and projects.
Requirements
- Active university enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree or higher degree program (mandatory).
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field.
- Strong interest in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and recruitment processes.
- Availability to complete 30–32 internship hours per week within administrative hours.
- Ability to complete the internship on-site at Coyol, Alajuela.
- B2 English proficiency (upper-intermediate level), with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow up on different activities.
- Interest in recruitment, candidate experience, and onboarding processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
Benefits
- Monthly financial stipend.
- Meal allowance (food subsidy).
- Transportation service available within the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM) and Occidente.
- Hands-on learning experience within a global medical devices company.
- Opportunity to develop professional skills in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition.
- Exposure to recruitment, candidate coordination, and onboarding processes.
- Possibility of internship extension based on performance and business needs.
Requisition ID: 636872
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 .