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Philips Intern-Biological Safety Engineering Intern-Murrysville, PA-2025 in Murrysville, Pennsylvania
Are you interested in an Internship opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) degree to participate in 3 month paid intern opportunities at our site in Murrysville. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands-on experience working for a HealthTech company.
Your role:
Assist in the development of biological safety programs through biological risk assessments, testing plans and strategies, material evaluations, analytical and chemical testing methods, and interpretation of test results in accordance with ISO 10993, ISO 18562, FDA Guidance, and global regulatory requirements.
Support the execution of testing at outside test labs
Learn from/adhere to internal quality management system and follow current biocompatibility Procedures, Work Instructions, and Forms
Participate in biocompatibility training programs, provide weekly project status reports and assist development teams in selecting proper materials for use in medical devices.
Report to the Manager-Biological Safety Engineering, you will work collaboratively with biological safety engineers, material scientists and toxicologists to assess biocompatibility of S&RC products throughout their whole lifecycle
You're the right fit if:
You’re currently enrolled in university, pursuing a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Toxicology, or a closely related field with an emphasis on biomaterials, polymers, and organic chemistry.
You have experience with or deep knowledge of medical device design requirements and the risk management process.
You have experience writing scientific protocols/reports, evaluating results and performing data analysis.
You have a strong interest in global medical device regulations/requirements/standards and a commitment to quality. Familiarity with ISO 10993 and ISO 18562 and knowledge of FDA 2023 Guidance Document “Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1” is a plus.
You have excellent communication and organization skills. You have a strong ability to work independently with minimal guidance. You can overcome obstacles and provide solutions to complex problems.
You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
This is an office role.
About Philips
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Philips Transparency Details
The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 to $28.00, plus overtime eligible. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
Details about our benefits can be found here.
At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.
Additional Information
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.
Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Murrysville.
It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.
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