Why Join Us
MED Institute partners with medical device companies to bring innovative technologies to market. With expertise in regulatory strategy, clinical trial design, and technical consulting, our cross-disciplinary team supports clients from concept through commercialization. We’re passionate about improving healthcare through collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.
Overview
The Engineering Intern will be responsible for application of engineering principles to assist in manufacturing process optimization for production of a raw material for medical device development under the direction of an Engineer and manufacturing Assembly Supervisor. This position is a 10-12 week paid internship located on-site at MED Institute in West Lafayette Indiana. It is offered for a period extending from June through August 2026(exact dates depend on school calendars.) This position includes 401(k) options, and an assigned mentor. Working on-site, you will also have access to a fitness center. All internships provide hands-on experience with meaningful projects in the Medical Device Industry.
Responsibilities
• Interact with Engineers to plan, complete and report results of experiments, tests, literature surveys, etc., intended to optimize a manufacturing process for production of a raw material to be used for medical device development.
• Provide support to other team members upon request and where reasonable.
• Ask questions and learn about client expectations while driving toward scientific excellence.
• Work with engineers to define tasks.
• Follow procedures pertinent to tasks being performed.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation is kept detailing project history (reports, laboratory notebooks, invention disclosures, scientific literature, meeting notes, deliverables, etc.)
Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in Food Science, Marine Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Bioengineering. Advanced undergraduate student (Junior/Senior) or early-stage Master's student preferred.
• Laboratory Skills : Experience with aseptic technique, bacterial culturing, and pipetting .
• Analytical Techniques : Familiarity with LAL (Limulus Amebocyte Lysate) assays or ELISA for endotoxin detection.
• Conscientious person with good work ethic.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate the completion of deliverables and tasks.
• Teachable, positive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn and to help.
• Ability to effectively communicate and constructively collaborate with colleagues.
• Personal discipline.
• Ability to work with multiple persons and the multiple priorities that occur when each person has different needs.
• Ability to remain professional and positive in all personal interactions
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. MED Institute does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN) for this employment position.
