Quality Assurance Graduate Intern

Job description

FURTHER, TOGETHER
Together, we will change healthcare worldwide. Join us in our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life worldwide. Let’s work together to address the universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives, optimize costs and efficiencies, and expand global access. Together, we can make a real difference in the global disparity in care. By providing quality care at the lowest possible cost, we will succeed as a company, and take the future of healthcare Further, Together.

OUR PURPOSE
Opportunities have arisen for recent graduates to be included in the Medtronic Galway Quality Function Graduate program. Successful candidates will be offered an 18 month contract. Successful candidates who meet the academic background outlined below will gain valuable experience in working in a progressive, industry leading, highly regulated Medical Device Company and will have ample opportunity to develop the breadth and depth of skills and competencies required to be successful in pursuing a career in this industry.

OUR OFFER
The QA function on the Medtronic Galway site is along all parts of the value stream and includes the following departments and candidates will get experience and exposure to one or more of these areas: Quality Operations assurance, Analytical Laboratory, Micro Laboratory, Sterilization, Process Validation, Receiving & Inspection, Supplier Quality management, Complaint handling, Product Testing and Release, Business Process Improvement, Product Research and Development and Product Design Assurance.

Desired profile

YOUR PROFILE
We are looking for a qualified person to a minimum Bachelor’s degree (Level 8 NFQ) in Engineering/Science or related discipline. We are looking for candidates with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications. Experience with good documentation practices would be an advantage, but not essential. We are looking for a dynamic team player who can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams. Candidates must be able to think critically and make sound decisions. Candidates must be focused on patient safety and customer service, set high standards, instils operational excellence, drive accountability and model ethical behavior. Candidates must be a good communicator and are fluent in English, both in writing and speaking.

Leadership Expectations provide the framework for what we expect from all employees at Medtronic – outlining the actions and behaviors we must develop and demonstrate in pursuit of our Mission and global growth goals.

SHAPE
We are committed to being experts in what we do, with a clear vision of where we are going and the plan to get there.
■ Demonstrates Global Business Acumen
■ Thinks Critically and Makes Sound Decisions
■ Sets Strategic Direction

ENGAGE
We partner with and involve others, knowing that diverse talent, skills, and perspectives lead to better outcomes.
■ Collaborates and Creates Alignment
■ Attracts, Deploys, and Develops Talent
■ Fosters Diversity and Inclusion

INNOVATE
We are bold thinkers who create new ideas and bring our best solutions forward to benefit our patients, partners, and customers.
■ Focuses on Patient and Customer
■ Generates Breakthrough Ideas
■ Initiates and Leads Change

ACHIEVE
We do what we say we are going to do, delivering results with the highest standards.
■ Sets High Standards
■ Instils Operational Excellence
■ Drives Accountability
■ Models Ethical Behavior