Engineering Co-Op Student The engineering co-op student will work alongside, and in support of, R&D hardware and systems engineering teams. The engineering teams are a diverse, collaborative group working on the support and/or development of medical devices; the devices are used to automate in-vitro diagnostics typically found in a microbiology lab. The engineering co-op student will be supervised and mentored by the Directors, Managers, and Sr. Engineers in the engineering team of Systems Development.
Primary Duties:
Project Activities: This position will include creation and execution of verification tests, troubleshooting and evaluating instrument and system issues and design alternatives, and supporting engineering evaluations and feasibility efforts.
Design and Development Process: The co-op will be given the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of the bioMrieux Design Control Process that addresses US and international regulatory requirements, as well as internal Quality requirements.
Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education, Training and Experience:
Specific Field, Function, or Specialization: At least 1 year of degree program completed (Related life sciences, engineering, or microbiology program. (Biomedical engineering preferred).Must be currently enrolled in a BS or MS Program in a related life sciences, computer science, data science, or microbiology program. To qualify for this Co-Op position, candidates must be actively enrolled in a participating university's formal Co-Op Program and meet all university requirements necessary to receive academic co-op credit. This includes enrollment in any required co-op course, program, or approval process established by the university. Students are responsible for maintaining eligibility and obtaining all required university approvals throughout the duration of the assignment. Must be enrolled in a formal cooperative education (co-op) program at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) or the University of Missouri (Mizzou).Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMrieux promotes. Effective verbal communication skills Written Communications including the ability to communicate technical data in written form Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance
Working Conditions:
(Summary) Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods: YesAbility to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramps: Yes 8-12 month assignment with some flexibility The pay for this role is $23.00. In addition, bioMrieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include (dependent upon hours worked): A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match. Adoption Assistance Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program Commuter Benefits Various voluntary benefit offerings Discount programs Parental leaves BioMrieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMrieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at recruitment@biomerieux.com, or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).
