Backend Software Developer Intern Jobs in Spokane, WA

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.  

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards.  We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

The Clinical Applications Intern is responsible for providing support to the Biostatistics & Clinical Data Management (BCDM) department in the development and maintenance of software used in clinical research, primarily the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS). 

• Assist in testing and maintaining clinical software applications under the guidance of experienced developers and analysts.
• Support the documentation of technical processes, user guides, and validation protocols.
• Participate in requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders to better understand business and user needs.
• Help monitor and track system issues, assisting in troubleshooting with supervision.
• Perform basic data checks and assist with data validation efforts to ensure data integrity.
• Observe and support user training sessions and help prepare training materials as needed.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks or assignments under supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to follow documented procedures and best practices.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about clinical applications and how technology supports clinical trials and research.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Exposure to or coursework in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, SQL, Python, or similar.
• Basic understanding of relational databases and familiarity with writing or reading simple SQL queries is a plus.
• Interest in web development and knowledge of HTML and CSS, or UX/UI is a plus.

• Must be actively enrolled in an academic program for the entire duration of the assignment
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the co-op session
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, Data Science, or related field.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred

• Up to 5%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability