COOK Medical Spring 2022 Engineering (New Ventures) Co-op -Bloomington, Indiana
Overview
This position is a 16-week paid co-op position located in Bloomington, Indiana. It is offered for a period extending from Jan 10, 2022 through April 29, 2022. This position includes 401(k) options, an assigned mentor, and work on assigned scientific and engineering programs. The expectation is that the candidate will be working a full 40-hour work week with a mix of onsite in Bloomington, IN and remotely as needed. There will be flexibility to achieve these weekly time expectations, as it will depend on the needs for the projects. If working onsite, will also have access to a fitness center, an onsite cafeteria option, and a one-time housing stipend. All co-ops provide hands-on experience with meaningful projects in within the CAT R&D group at Cook Medical.
Responsibilities
• Engineering CO-OPs may be involved in projects in the following areas: New Technology Support and Development; Product Development; Systems Support: Research and Technical Writing
• Produce engineering deliverables/documents; Provide analysis of recommended solutions to any obstacles or problems during production
• CO-OPs are assigned a direct mentor who provides a unique perspective of life at Cook. Mentors are chosen from Engineers and all mentors are responsible for guidance for their CO-OPs
• Adhere to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth
Qualifications
• College/University student entering in their Junior or Senior undergraduate year or be a first year Masters degree student in graduate school.
• All candidates should have an interest in a career in the Life Sciences and Material Science and/or Biomedical Engineering fields, a willingness to take initiative, and an ability to work well with others.
• Disciplines which are preferred include those focused in the areas of chemistry, material science and materials engineering.
• Experience working in a chemistry lab environment and using analytical equipment a plus
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
• All candidates must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university
Physical Requirements:
• Works under general office environmental conditions
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, equipment, etc.
• Experience recording and analyzing data and clearly expressing conclusions and recommendation in writing
•Occasionally lifting with minimal exertion during shift
• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat and gloves may be required in some areas associated with this position
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