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What is an infection control intern?

Infection Control Interns are individuals, often students or recent graduates, who work under the supervision of infection prevention professionals in healthcare settings. Their primary role is to assist in monitoring, investigating, and reducing the spread of infectious diseases within hospitals or clinics. They may help with data collection, analyzing infection trends, participating in staff education, and supporting infection prevention initiatives. This internship provides valuable hands-on experience in healthcare safety, epidemiology, and public health practices. The position is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in infection control, nursing, public health, or related fields.

What types of projects and responsibilities can an infection control intern expect during their internship?

As an Infection Control Intern, you can anticipate involvement in a variety of projects such as assisting with hospital surveillance activities, analyzing infection data, supporting outbreak investigations, and helping to develop educational materials for staff. Interns often work closely with infection preventionists, nurses, and epidemiologists, gaining hands-on experience with both administrative tasks and fieldwork. This role typically offers exposure to committee meetings, policy reviews, and compliance audits, providing a comprehensive view of infection prevention practices. The experience gained can be a strong foundation for future roles in public health or healthcare quality management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an infection control intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Infection Control Intern, a foundational understanding of microbiology, public health principles, and infection prevention practices—often supported by coursework in health sciences or related fields—is essential. Familiarity with data analysis tools, electronic health record systems, and knowledge of CDC or WHO infection control guidelines is typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and teamwork skills help an intern collaborate with healthcare staff and educate others about infection risks. These competencies are crucial to effectively support infection prevention efforts, reduce healthcare-associated infections, and maintain patient and staff safety.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Fort Lauderdale, FL

STERIS Instrument Management Services, Inc.
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$23/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will be responsible for assisting with various mechanical projects within a manufacturing setting. You will work with existing products to make design updates while integrating input from technical, manufacturing, quality, and other disciplines. Working with internal cross-functional teams, the position requires professionalism, dedication, and positive drive to ensure the completion of the projects in a time-sensitive, regulated environment.

Key Program Info:

  • Dates: Summer 2027 (May - August)
  • Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Work Environment: Onsite
  • Hours: Full-time for the duration of your internship
What You'll Do as a Mechanical Engineering Intern
  • Design 3D mechanical parts and create technical drawings using SolidWorks with a focus on manufacturability.
  • Measure and document mechanical parts considering complete mechanical systems.
  • Conduct research that tests and analyzes the fit, form, and function of new components and the feasibility, design, operation and performance of existing equipment, components, systems and processes.
  • Develop, source and evaluate prototype designs.
  • Conduct failure analysis and identify critical components.
  • Specify system components that conform to engineering design and performance specifications
  • Design tooling, jigs and fixtures for use in the assembly of medical devices
  • Perform first article and prototype inspections of mechanical parts using various methodologies.
  • Work with internal team and external suppliers to resolve design, manufacturing, and quality issues.
  • Create part numbers & BOM's for components and assemblies for purchasing, inventory control, and factory use.
  • Operate effectively in a team setting collaborating with different engineering and business functions.
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

  • Student pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering - Mechanical or Biomedical preferred. Junior year requirements must be completed by program start date.
  • Basic experience in CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, AutoCAD, and/or equivalent)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Requires a fundamental understanding and application of mechanical engineering principles
  • Working with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Preferred:

  • Previous coursework or experience in Manufacturing is preferred
  • Basic understanding of various metrology equipment including calipers, pin gauges, height gauges, etc.
  • Basic understanding of materials engineering, metallography, and working with polymers, and plastics.

Pay rate for this opportunity is $23/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. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD 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.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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