Summer 2027 Internship, RA/QA
Stryker
About the Role
As an RA/QA Quality Assurance intern at Stryker, you will gain hands-on experience supporting quality processes that help ensure our 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Quality Management System activities to help maintain compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and internal procedures
- Assist with Nonconformance reporting by helping investigate quality issues, document findings, and support 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 procedural requirements
- Support continuous improvement projects focused on strengthening quality processes, reducing risk, and improving efficiency
- Gain exposure to audits, quality metrics, and compliance activities that help ensure products and processes meet Stryker’s high standards
What You Get Out Of The Internship
- Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills
- Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business
- Be a part of an innovative team and culture
- Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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.
Majors Targeted
- Scientific or technical disciplines preferred (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related fields)
Note: $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.