Field Study Clinical Sciences Intern

Tandem Diabetes Care

4d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

GROW WITH US: Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry. STAY AWESOME: Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com A DAY IN THE LIFE: The Field Study Clinical Sciences Intern supports human field studies for in‑development medical device products. The role aligns well with a student background in clinical sciences, clinical research, or life sciences, with an interest in improving how human studies are designed, documented, and executed. Responsibilities include supporting study execution and contributing to the continuous improvement of field study methods and processes, such as study planning, protocol development, data collection workflows, and documentation practices. The experience provides hands‑on exposure to real‑world medical device evaluation in a highly regulated environment, along with close collaboration with Field Study engineers, Clinical Affairs, and cross‑functional study leads.

Requirements

Must be available to work full time for the duration of the 12 week summer internship
Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Able to alter behavior and opinions due to new information.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Foundational understanding of clinical research concepts, human subject research, or scientific study design (academic or project based experience acceptable).
Clear and effective written documentation skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including comfort interacting with study participants under supervision.
Analytical and problem solving mindset with an interest in improving processes and methodologies.
Ability to adapt quickly to new tools, technologies, and study workflows.
Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), human subject research principles, or regulated medical research environments.
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Sciences, Clinical Research, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
Available to work full time for the 12 week summer internship period.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to medical device testing, clinical studies, or research operations through coursework, labs, or projects.
Experience reviewing or developing research documentation such as protocols, data collection forms, or reports.
Prior academic projects, lab experience, or volunteer work related to clinical research, human studies, or data collection is a plus.
Intern experience in related environment, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the setup, execution, and monitoring of human field studies for in development medical devices.
Support study logistics, including preparation of study materials, coordination of schedules, and verification of study readiness.
Support review and quality checks of study documentation to ensure completeness and consistency.
Contribute to improving field study methods, templates, and processes (e.g., study plans, procedures, data collection workflows).
Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, consistency, and clarity in field study execution and documentation.
Support updates to standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, or study templates under guidance from study leads.
Interact with study participants under supervision and in accordance with approved protocols.
Assist with issue reporting and tracking of study findings.
Support preparation of periodic status updates or study summaries for stakeholders.
Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.