Summer 2027 RA/QA Internship

What You Get Out of the Internship

At Stryker, developing the next generation of talent is as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won't just observe; you'll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will:

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced, growing industry
• Implement new ideas, face constant challenges, and develop your skills
• Network with key stakeholders and business leaders
• Be part of an innovative team and culture
• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them clearly

Who We Want

Challengers: People who seek out hard projects and find the right solutions.

Teammates: Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts, and work together to move the business forward.

Charismatic networkers: Relationship-savvy people who intentionally connect with internal partners and external contacts.

Strategic thinkers: Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed performance objectives.

Customer-oriented achievers: Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to partnerships.

Game changers: Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker's mission to make healthcare better.

Opportunities Available

As an RA/QA Quality Assurance intern at Stryker, you will gain hands-on experience supporting quality processes that ensure products meet internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to support Quality Management System activities, contribute to continuous improvement efforts, and help drive compliance across product and process quality initiatives. You will contribute to projects that strengthen quality systems, improve documentation, and support safe, effective products for patients and customers:

• Support Quality Management System activities to maintain compliance with regulations, standards, and internal procedures
• Assist with Nonconformance reporting by investigating quality issues, documenting findings, and supporting timely resolution
• Contribute to Corrective and Preventive Action activities by supporting root cause analysis, action planning, and effectiveness checks
• Partner with cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Supplier Quality, and Operations to support quality initiatives
• Review and organize quality documentation, records, and process information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with procedures
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on strengthening quality processes, reducing risk, and improving efficiency
• Gain exposure to audits, quality metrics, and compliance activities that ensure products and processes meet Stryker's high standards

Majors Targeted: Scientific or technical disciplines preferred (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related fields)

$20 min hourly wage - $35 max hourly wage, sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment