Biomedical Engineering Research Intern

Position Responsibilities:
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary field that combines engineering, biology, and healthcare.

We are seeking highly motivated interns to join a research project team. Each applicant will be evaluated based on their academic discipline, skills, and interest area. All students should be able to showcase skills both within their technical field, as well as in working with teams, problem solving, communication, and initiative.

Depending on the project you are assigned to these could be some of your key responsibilities:

• Research and Development:
• Assist in the design and development of biomedical devices and systems.
• Conduct experiments and simulations to test device functionality.
• Support the development of prototypes and refine designs based on testing.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Collect and analyze data from experiments and clinical trials.
• Assist in the development of algorithms for data processing and signal analysis.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on findings.

Regulatory and Compliance Support:

• Assist in ensuring designs and processes meet regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO).
• Support the preparation of documentation required for regulatory submissions.

Collaboration and Innovation:

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, researchers, and engineers.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to propose innovative solutions.
• Contribute to ongoing projects in medical device development, diagnostics, or healthcare technologies.

Technical Documentation:

• Prepare technical documentation, including user manuals, technical specifications, and test protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, designs, and test results.

Skills/Qualifications

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and medical device principles.

Experience with lab equipment and biomedical instrumentation is preferred.

On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.

Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.

Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page