Hardware Co-op

bioMérieux; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Programs

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance

Job summary

bioMérieux's Systems Development team in Missouri seeks an engineering co-op to support R&D hardware and systems engineering for in-vitro diagnostics devices used in microbiology labs. You'll work with Directors, Managers, and Sr.

Engineers to gain hands-on experience in verification testing and design evaluation. The role emphasizes learning the bioMérieux Design Control Process, compliance with quality standards, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of degree program completed in a related field.
• Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in a related field.
• Enrolled in a university co-op program with eligibility for academic credit.
• Co-op enrollment at WashU or Mizzou is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute verification tests and troubleshoot instrument issues.
• Support design evaluations and feasibility studies.
• Learn and apply bioMérieux Design Control processes and quality requirements.
• Perform work in compliance with company quality procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Ethics

Independent work

Education

Related life sciences, engineering, or microbiology program

Currently enrolled in BS or MS program

Co-op program enrollment at WashU or Mizzou

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