R&D Rotational Program - Summer 2026 Start (Biotech)
Job Summary
With more than 50+ years of consecutive growth, we've created a dynamic workplace where over 36,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and add to our entrepreneurial culture.To support our continued growth, we're looking to add new talent, like you, to our team! Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem solvers who have access to leadership for rapid alignment to make decisions driven by what's right for our customers.
Medline offers entry-level candidates benefits and experiences that strengthen personal and professional development, such as recognition programs and awards, employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities through ESG, employee appreciation week, competitive healthcare benefits and so much more.
Rotate within the R&D/Quality organization to gain a broad variety of product development and leadership experience. This position will focus on the product development life cycle from ideation to post-launch support. The rotation is designed for a minimum of two years with an optional 6-month extension.
Job Description
Rotation Areas:
Product Development (Design) – 6 months
Medical Device Regulatory Affairs – 6 months
Medline Laboratories (Design Verification) – 6 months
Project Management – 6 months
Optional 5th Rotation – Divisional Quality (Manufacturing) – 6 months
Core Responsibilities for each Rotational Area:
1) Product Development (Design) – 6 months
Utilize CAD software to develop models, technical drawings, PCB layouts, or software architectures
Create new product designs, generate/evaluate prototypes, and produce technical drawings/specifications
Collaborate with product divisions to identify user needs and develop product requirements, performance attributes, and quality specifications
Work with legal to design and implement new intellectual property. Collaborate with domestic and international manufacturers
2) Medical Device Regulatory Affairs – 6 months
Understand the fundamentals of US and international regulatory frameworks for medical devices, including device classifications, regulatory pathways, submission requirements, and formulation of regulatory strategies
Participate in performing assessments of proposed changes to existing products to determine regulatory impact
Assist in drafting/compiling regulatory submissions pertaining to product clearances/approvals (i.e. 510(k)s and CE technical files) to gain familiarity with the review process and understand common submission risks
3) Medline Laboratories (Design Verification) – 6 months
Test and evaluate new and existing products
Develop, author, and execute design verification and validation protocols. Issue reports, CoA's, deviations, risk assessments, and performance summaries as needed
Interpret data and evaluate product performance to verify product requirements and design inputs
Lead test method development activities including test fixture design and hardware/software validation
4) Project Management – 6 months
Manage the product development process
Develop and communicate project plans, timelines, and budgets
Coordinate project activities and ensure timely completion
5) Optional 5th Rotation - Divisional Quality (Manufacturing)
Develop a thorough understanding of the complaint process including investigating, trending, corrective actions and communications to the customer/sales rep
Learn the basics of Incoming inspection (the process and how specs/instructions get implemented to the inspection team
Understand and perform process FMEAs
Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes
Investigate root causes and provide corrective actions on product failures. Work with manufacturers to implement corrective actions
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science
Experience with SolidWorks/3D modeling software and prototype fabrication
Recent college graduates with experience in new product design (academic courses or internships) preferred
Unrestricted permanent US work authorization.
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position:
$68,640.00 - $99,320.00 AnnualThe actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
