Quality & Regulatory Intern

About the Role

Internships at Mueller Sports Medicine (MSM) typically begin in late May through early September. We seek academically strong candidates with a passion for their field of study, offering opportunities in marketing, purchasing, logistics, information technology (IT), finance and accounting, or customer service. Interns will engage virtually and/or in-person with associates, vendors, and customers to explore future career opportunities. If the internship is taken for credit, MSM will accommodate any recordkeeping or evaluation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform key quality assurance (QA) and regulatory affairs (RA) activities as assigned, including:
  • Nonconformance (NC) handling
  • Training activities
  • Process improvement activities
  • Product validations
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) assessments
• Work with department leadership to oversee all regulatory and compliance-related efforts, including internal support for review and response to inquiries from government agencies, customers, or vendors.
• Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed one year of post-high school education and enrolled for the fall semester at a technical college or four-year university.
• Pursuing a degree in a field of study related to the area of the internship.
• Grade point average sufficient to be considered in good academic standing.
• Ability to understand and comply with Mueller Safety Systems and current regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous work experience or internships in the field or a related field of the internship.

Skills

• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies.
• Makes sound decisions based on analysis, discussion, experience, and judgment.
• Demonstrated team player with active participation in meetings.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Ability to transition efficiently from working independently to working collaboratively.
• Anticipates emerging and future trends accurately based on broad knowledge and perspective.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization, including with the board.
• Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Advanced use of Microsoft products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, and related industry applications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Responsible for appropriately protecting the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the organization’s systems and data, as well as client data.

Physical Requirements

• Ordinary ambulatory skills; ability to stand or sit, bend or stoop, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light weights of up to 20 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate office equipment, and read.
• Frequent sitting, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing.
• Frequent typing.
• Limited business travel, including operation of a motor vehicle.