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IT Intern - Summer 2027

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

Develop digital healthcare and virtual reality platforms that help patients, doctors, and hospital ... Relevant coursework, projects, research, certifications, and/or internship experience in ...

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How much do summer virtual researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer virtual researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a summer virtual researcher?

A Summer Virtual Researcher is typically a student or early-career professional who participates in research projects remotely during the summer months. These positions allow individuals to assist with data collection, literature reviews, analysis, or other research-related tasks while working from home. The projects are often supervised by faculty or industry professionals and may be part-time or full-time. This role provides valuable experience in research methodologies and often contributes to academic or industry publications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer virtual researcher?

To thrive as a Summer Virtual Researcher, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in research methods—often demonstrated by current academic enrollment or prior research experience—are essential. Familiarity with digital research databases, data analysis tools (like Excel or SPSS), and collaboration platforms such as Zoom or Google Workspace is typically required. Effective communication, self-motivation, and time management are key soft skills that help in managing tasks independently and reporting findings clearly. These abilities enable researchers to produce high-quality, reliable insights while working remotely and collaborating efficiently with supervisors and peers.

What are some typical challenges faced by summer virtual researchers and how can they be addressed?

Summer Virtual Researchers often encounter challenges such as managing time effectively across multiple projects, staying self-motivated without in-person supervision, and ensuring clear communication with team members who may be in different time zones. To address these, it's helpful to establish a structured daily routine, set clear goals with supervisors, and use project management tools to track progress. Regular virtual check-ins and proactive communication are also key to staying aligned with the team and ensuring successful research outcomes.

What is the difference between Summer Virtual Researcher vs Summer Research Intern?

AspectSummer Virtual ResearcherSummer Research Intern
CredentialsTypically requires relevant academic background or coursework in the research fieldOften requires enrollment in a related degree program or coursework
Work EnvironmentRemote, flexible schedule, often independentRemote or on-site, supervised by a mentor or supervisor
Employer & IndustryUniversities, research institutes, or organizations conducting research projectsUniversities, labs, or research organizations, often part of academic programs

The Summer Virtual Researcher and Summer Research Intern roles both involve assisting with research projects, but the Virtual Researcher typically works independently remotely with a focus on specific research tasks, while the Intern may have more structured supervision and on-site opportunities. Both roles are valuable for gaining research experience during summer breaks.

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Infographic showing various Summer Virtual Researcher job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 4% Full Time, 85% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 7% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,102 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

IT Intern - Summer 2027

Medtronic

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 175 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

159th of 536 rated manufacturers


Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Oct 2026


Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Our summer internships are full-time (40 hours/week), paid positions lasting 10-11 weeks. We offer competitive compensation, educational and social programming throughout the summer, as well as housing assistance and relocation support for eligible interns.

As an IT intern, you will have broad exposure to our global organizations and leadership teams. Your participation in special projects and strategic initiatives will be critical to overall success of our business strategies.

  • Develop digital healthcare and virtual reality platforms that help patients, doctors, and hospital networks collaborate.

  • Use human-centered design principles to improve system usability for our 90,000 plus employees and millions of customers worldwide.

  • Leverage data analytics and statistical methods to develop business centric insights to support decision making.

  • Identify and recommend new ways to save money and time by streamlining business processes, applications, and systems.

  • Assess our Global IT security and identify meaningful solutions to mitigate risk.

Location and Work Model

The IT Internships are based in Minneapolis, MN. All interns must reside in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.

Medtronic is working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of its commitment to professional growth, cross-functional collaboration, and engineering the extraordinary.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for a Summer 2027 IT Internship, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of these basic requirements.

  • Working toward a bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer information systems, business information systems, a related information systems or business analytics major with an anticipated graduation date of Winter 2027, Spring 2028.

  • Ability to participate full time, 40 hours per week, as part of the intern cohort from June 1-August 14 for semester system programs or June 15-August 21 for quarter system programs.

  • Applicants for Medtronic's Summer Internship Program must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Medtronic does not sponsor work authorization for internship positions. Individuals on temporary visa classifications, including E, F1 (CPT or OPT), H1, H2, L, B, J, or TN, as well as anyone who requires employment sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for the Program.

Nice to Have: Preferred Requirements

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Power BI, AWS, SQL, Python, or similar technologies

  • Experience developing dashboards, reports, data visualizations, or data-driven insights

  • Experience collaborating on team-based academic, research, internship, or organizational projects

  • Relevant coursework, projects, research, certifications, and/or internship experience in IT, computer science, data analytics, business analytics, engineering, or related fields

  • Experience applying data analysis and technical skills to solve business or operational challenges

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Recruitment Fraud Alert

We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:


Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.


Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.


If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.


If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$23.25 to $33.25The base salary range is used nationally in the United States, excluding Puerto Rico. The Medtronic Internship Program offers an hourly rate of pay that falls within the range of $23.25 to $33.25 per hour. The hourly rate offered will be determined by the position and is subject to variation based on the number of years of school completed.

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance,Health Savings Account,Healthcare Flexible Spending Account,Life insurance, Long-term disability leave,Dependent daycare spending account,Tuition assistance/reimbursement, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match,Short-term disability,Paid time off,Paid holidays,Employee Stock Purchase Plan,Employee Assistance Program,Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.


If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can findhere a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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