Position Summary The STERIS Quality & Regulatory Compliance team is seeking a part-time intern to assist with a variety of projects on team. This role will provide a foundation for applying what has been learned in the classroom environment to practical hands-on application in a corporate environment. The Quality & Regulatory Compliance Intern will have exposure to domestic and international regulations and standards, business processes to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and standards, and collaboration with STERIS corporate domestic and international staff, Customers, Approved/Notified Bodies, and U.S and foreign government agencies.

Key Program Info:

Dates:

Fall 2026

• Spring 2027 (potential to extend)

Location:

Mentor, OH Work Environment:

Onsite Hours:

Part-time (20 hours minimum per week) What You'll Do as a Quality & Regulatory Compliance Intern Develop knowledge of regulations and standards including, but not limited to: 21 CFR Part 820

• Medical Device Quality System Regulations (QSR) 21 CFR Part 803
• Medical Device Reporting 21 CFR Part 806
• Medical Device Corrections and Removals 21 CFR Part 211
• Current Good Manufacturing Practice for Finished Pharmaceuticals (cGMP) 21 CFR Part 11
• Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures

ISO 13485

Medical devices

• Quality management systems

ISO 9001

Quality management systems

• Requirements

EN ISO 11135-1

• Sterilization of healthcare products
• Ethylene Oxide

EN ISO 11137-1

• Sterilization of healthcare products
• Radiation

ISO/IEC 17025

General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories EU Medical Device Regulation Responsible for assembling product and Customer data concerning product corrections, removals, and field upgrades, tracking of Customer notifications and Field Service repairs, and maintenance of correction documentation. Support execution of the supplier quality program, including, qualifications and/or audits, routine monitoring, assessment meetings, action requests and as necessary, issue resolution. Provide support to the Quality & Regulatory Compliance team with investigation and resolution to audit findings. Track corrective action activities for external audit observations and obtain and review objective evidence as actions are completed in accordance with prescribed commitments. Perform data analysis/trending as requested. Responsible for investigating and managing complaints for potential reporting under the FDA Medical Device Reporting regulations and applicable international regulations, preparing draft complaint summaries and MDR/Vigilance reports for presentation to the Reportable Events Committee for review, and maintaining documentation in accordance with department policies, procedures, and work instructions.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed Required:

Currently enrolled in college with a major in Science, Engineering, Regulatory, Internal Audit, or general business core concentration. Sophomore year requirements must be completed before internship start. Proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred:

GPA of 3.0 or above.

Other:

Self-starter that is highly organized. Strong interpersonal skills

• ability to work closely with people at all levels within the organization and facilitate the implementation of corrective action; able to work effectively and professionally with external people including Customers and government officials.

Ability to exercise judgment regarding which approaches are acceptable for meeting compliance requirements and to timely recognize and communicate significant compliance issues for resolution to Quality & Regulatory Compliance management. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to balance multiple high priority responsibilities on-time and effectively. Ability to perform assigned tasks in a highly complex environment. Pay range for this opportunity is $21/hr. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc. STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits Open until position is filled. STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention.

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by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com . If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status. STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity. The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.