Intern, Sterility & Biocompatibility

Work Flexibility: Onsite
Who we want
Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.
Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.
Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.
Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.
Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.
Game changers. Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker's mission to make healthcare better.
What You Get Out of the Internship
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that's why we're looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest students to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. Stryker Engineering interns will get to:
• Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products
• Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry
• Apply classroom knowledge in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills
Opportunities Available
As a Sterilization Sciences Intern you will be supporting both Sustaining and New Product Development projects. Our team works within the Design Assurance Engineering function, but also has significant interaction with PD, Regulatory, Quality Systems and Operations.
• This role will provide you with a unique opportunity to gain an introduction to sterility, biocompatibility and chemistry at a medical device company.
• You will support the currently marketed and new product by creating material master files for Stryker instrument trays.
• You will focus on not only the materials of the trays, but also tray layout and gain exposure to some instruments.
• You will work cross functionally to drive our company's mission and strengthen the Stryker brand.
• You should love solving complex problems in a fast paced and stimulating environment.
• You will identify testing requirements for trays and will be involved in performing the chemistry tests as required.
• You will learn to understand raw testing data and compile results into technical documentation. Developing your understanding of ISO 10993 requirements for non-patient contacting/indirect contacting devices.
• You will have the opportunity to create a steam sterilization master product inventory for instrument trays and product adoptions. You will develop you understanding of ISO 17665-3.
What You Need
• Currently working on completion of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field or equivalent; we will only consider students who plan be enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the summer

• Candidates pursuing their degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biology Degree Preferred

• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; must be the case at the date of hire and also will be verified during background check in the spring
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in one or more programming languages (e.g. C#, C++, Java, Python, etc)
• Knowledge in software engineering (e.g. Architecture, Design, Implementation, Algorithms, Build, Deploy, Computer Architectures, Unit test, System Test, etc)
$23-$33 per hour plus bonus eligible + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Travel Percentage: 10%
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.