Clinical Product Quality & Safety Intern Summer 2027

MiniMed Group; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation support

Educational programs

Job summary

MiniMed offers a summer internship for a Clinical Product Quality & Safety Intern in Northridge, CA. You will work full-time (40 hours/week) for 10-11 weeks, contributing to clinical safety, post-market activities, and quality documentation.

You may review complaints, assess reportability, analyze data trends, and develop onboarding materials while collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing, biology, chemistry, physiology, biomedical engineering, public health or related field with an expected graduation Winter 2027 – Spring 2029.
• Or enrolled in an MD/DO program.

Responsibilities

• Review product complaint coding for consistency, clarity, usability, and clinical relevance.
• Support clinical assessments of complaint reports and reportability decisions under supervision.
• Characterize patient impact, device involvement, and potential safety concerns.
• Analyze complaint data to identify recurring issues and post-market trends.
• Prepare summaries, analyses, and recommendations for Quality and Medical Safety stakeholders.
• Develop product knowledge and onboarding materials on product use and quality processes.
• Collaborate with SMEs to validate content and maintain documentation per privacy and confidentiality rules.

Skills

Data analysis

Trend analysis

Data visualization

Writing

Collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Clinical documentation

Adverse event reporting

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or biology or related clinical/health sciences

MD/DO (for MD/DO track)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

## Clinical Product Quality & Safety Intern Summer 2027Apply: Northridge, California, United States of America: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 7, 2026 (15 days left to apply): R-802260We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Nov 2026At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.# **About the Role**Join MiniMed for a summer internship where you'll do meaningful work, gain hands-on experience, and support our mission to make every day a better day for people with diabetes. As a Clinical Product Quality & Safety Intern, you'll partner with Product Quality, Medical Safety, and cross-functional teams to apply clinical knowledge to medical device quality, patient safety, and post-market activities.Our summer internships are full-time (40 hours/week), paid positions lasting 10-11 weeks. We offer competitive compensation, educational and social programming throughout the summer, as well as housing assistance and relocation support for eligible interns.In this role, you may:* Review product complaint coding for consistency, clarity, usability, and clinical relevance.* Support clinical assessments of complaint reports and potential reportability decisions under appropriate supervision.* Help characterize patient impact, device involvement, and potential safety concerns.* Analyze complaint data to identify recurring issues, emerging post-market trends, and areas for further evaluation.* Prepare clear summaries, analyses, and recommendations for Product Quality and Medical Safety stakeholders.* Develop product knowledge and onboarding materials covering product use, key terminology, common complaint scenarios, and applicable quality processes.* Partner with subject matter experts to validate content and maintain documentation in accordance with quality, privacy, and confidentiality requirements.**Location and Work Model**Engineering Internships are based in Northridge, CA. All interns must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.Interns are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week and participate full time, 40 hours per week, as part of the intern cohort from June 1 through August 13 for semester system programs or June 14 through August 20 for quarter system programs. **Must Have: Minimum Requirements***To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.** Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN), biology, chemistry, human physiology, biomedical engineering, public health, or a related clinical or health sciences discipline with an anticipated graduation date of Winter 2027, Spring 2028, Winter 2028, or Spring 2029 **OR** Currently enrolled in an MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic) program.* Applicants for MiniMed’s Summer Internship Program must be currently authorized to work in the United States. MiniMed does not sponsor work authorization for internship positions. Individuals on temporary visa classifications, including E, F‐1 (CPT or OPT), H‐1, H‐2, L, B, J, or TN, as well as anyone who requires employment sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for MiniMed’s Summer Internship Program.**Nice to Have*** Exposure to medical devices, clinical documentation, adverse event reporting, complaint handling, or quality systems.* Experience with data analysis, trend analysis, or data visualization.* Ability to interpret clinical information and communicate findings clearly in writing and verbally.* Experience developing educational, technical, or onboarding materials.* Strong analytical, organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.* Proficiency with standard word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.#MiniMed #Intern #Internship# **Physical Job Requirements**The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.# **Benefits & Compensation****MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package**At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):The MiniMed Internship Program offers an hourly rate of pay that falls within the range of $25.25 to $45.25 per hour. The hourly rate offered will be determined by the position and is subject to variation based on the number of years of school completed. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.MiniMed Benefits Overview