Hardware Co-op

Full Job Description

Position Summary

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 bioMérieux 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 bioMérieux 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: Yes
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramps: Yes
• 8-12 month assignment with some flexibility

The pay for this role is $23.00. In addition, bioMérieux 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

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