About the role#
Join MiniMed for a summer internship where you will gain hands-on experience in medical device quality and patient safety. You will partner with Product Quality, Medical Safety, and cross-functional teams to apply clinical knowledge to post-market activities. This is a full-time, paid position lasting 10-11 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Review product complaint coding for consistency, clarity, usability, and clinical relevance.
- Support clinical assessments of complaint reports and potential reportability decisions under supervision.
- Characterize patient impact, device involvement, and potential safety concerns.
- Analyze complaint data to identify recurring issues, emerging trends, and areas for further evaluation.
- Prepare summaries, analyses, and recommendations for stakeholders.
- Develop product knowledge and onboarding materials covering product use, terminology, and quality processes.
- Partner with subject matter experts to validate content and maintain documentation in accordance with privacy and confidentiality requirements.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing, biology, chemistry, human physiology, biomedical engineering, or public health.
- Anticipated graduation date of Winter 2027, Spring 2028, Winter 2028, or Spring 2029.
- Alternatively, currently enrolled in an MD or DO program.
- Authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for this internship.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Northridge, California.
- The position follows a hybrid work model, requiring you to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.
- You must be available to work 40 hours per week during the summer term.
About MiniMed
MiniMed manufactures insulin delivery equipment. The company operates as a public organization with a workforce of 5,001 to 10,000 employees. It was founded in 1983. Its headquarters are located in Northridge, California.
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