Co-op - Biological Safety Engineering - Murrysville, PA - January-June 2027

Philips•Murrysville, PA

5d•$26 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 6-month paid co-op opportunity for individuals currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) and/or graduate (MS) or PhD degree. The role is located at Philips' site in Murrysville, PA, and offers hands-on experience within the Biocompatibility Group, contributing to the design and development of new respiratory care products. The co-op will support biological safety evaluations, review material data, conduct verification and validation testing, and assist in the creation of Biological Evaluation Plans and Reports.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s/PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
Strong engineering principles.
Ability to analyze chemical and physical properties of materials to draw scientific conclusions.
2+ years of experience in University and/or previous internships or coops.
Comfortable using test instrumentation and equipment in and out of a lab environment.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and work effectively across technical disciplines, external partners, and global teams.
Must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Supporting biological safety evaluations of materials, components, and finished devices used in sleep and respiratory care products, under direct supervision.
Assisting in reviewing material composition data, supplier documentation, and manufacturing process information to support biological risk assessments and compliance with ISO 10993, ISO 18562, and other related medical device regulatory standards.
Conducting verification and validation testing, analyzing material stability, and providing data to guide product development decisions.
Organizing, tracking, and curating biological safety data and test reports to ensure traceability and accessibility for ongoing and future evaluations.
Contributing to the development of Biological Evaluation Plans (BEPs) and Biological Evaluation Reports (BERs) by compiling background data, drafting sections, and ensuring adherence to applicable standards and company policies.