Briana Murphy, PhD
About Briana Murphy, PhD
Briana Murphy, PhD, is the R&D Supervisor at Boston Scientific's Materials Testing Analysis and Characterization Laboratory (MTAC) in Maple Grove, Minnesota, with extensive experience in organic and analytical chemistry, medical device coatings, and quality management.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Briana Murphy currently holds the position of R&D Supervisor at the Materials Testing Analysis and Characterization Laboratory (MTAC) at Boston Scientific. Based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, she began her current role in 2022. Her responsibilities include overseeing the materials testing and characterization processes integral to developing Boston Scientific’s medical devices.
Previous Positions at Boston Scientific
Prior to her current role, Briana Murphy served as a Quality Engineer II at Boston Scientific from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, she was responsible for ensuring the quality standards of the company's products by implementing comprehensive quality assurance practices.
Experience at Innovative Surface Technologies, Inc.
Briana Murphy has an extensive history with Innovative Surface Technologies, Inc., where she held multiple roles. From 2017 to 2021, she served as the Quality Manager and Senior Scientist and previously worked as Senior Quality Specialist and Senior Scientist from 2017 to 2019. She started as a Senior Scientist from 2012 to 2017. Her responsibilities spanned quality management, scientific research, and project leadership within the surface technology and coatings industry.
Educational Background
Briana Murphy holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from Duke University, where she studied from 2004 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry from Loras College, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Her academic training underpins her expertise in organic and analytical chemistry.
Professional Experience and Expertise
Boasting over 16 years of experience in organic and analytical chemistry, Briana Murphy has cultivated a diverse skill set. She has more than 8 years of experience in the medical device coatings industry and over 5 years in quality management. Her professional journey includes positions at organizations such as Research Square and The Medical Alley Association. In addition to her scientific roles, she has engaged in technical and academic editing and writing for more than a decade.