Biomedical Engineering Intern
About the job
- Be currently enrolled in university-level biomedical engineering studies, with a Master’s in progress or, alternatively, a Bachelor’s near completion.
- Preferably have broad knowledge of medical devices and experience, such as an internship, in a hospital or similar setting.
- Have in-depth knowledge of standard office and spreadsheet software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and general computer proficiency.
- Knowledge of computerized maintenance management (CMMS) tools or equipment-planning software is an advantage.
- Work methodically and efficiently, with rigor and organizational skills, and demonstrate communication and listening ability.
- Be able to work in a team and have knowledge of project management for technical platforms and medical devices, including related regulations.
- Be autonomous and discreet, collaborate effectively, and ensure smooth information flow.
- Be comfortable managing documents and entering technical information into project database-management tools.
- Assist the biomedical engineer responsible for the new children’s hospital project, collaborating with technical leads, users, and suppliers.
- Contribute to technology monitoring to identify new or innovative technical solutions, their benefits, and their constraints.
- Update a comprehensive hospital equipment plan based on the latest plans and room counts; update technical reservations and equipment installation constraints according to standards and technology monitoring; and analyze expected associated loads related to equipment installation, connectivity, and maintenance.
- Analyze and update the current HUG pediatric equipment inventory by unit and category, including valuation, histograms, and maintenance, to project investment and transfer costs under project completion scenarios and identify issues.
- Help prepare a preparatory relocation for the radiological imaging project, including room data sheets and plans for CT, MRI, X-ray imaging, anesthesia, and flows.
- Participate in several projects at varying stages of progress or coordination.
- Knowledge of medical devices broadly and experience in a hospital or similar setting, such as through an internship.
- Knowledge of computerized maintenance management (CMMS) tools or equipment-planning software.
About the company
Geneva University Hospitals runs a network of about 10 hospital sites and 30 care facilities to deliver medical treatment, teaching, and research. It combines patient care with education for health professionals and scientific work, supporting patients with integrated clinical services, advanced diagnostics, and translational research that moves discoveries from the lab to the bedside. The network differentiates itself by serving as an international reference for excellence in medicine, guided by four values—quality, service, innovation and responsibility—and by offering multiple centers of excellence and translational labs at a large scale. Its goal is to provide access to the best possible care for all patients while advancing medical knowledge through teaching and research.
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Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1995
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What believers are saying
- HUG posted CHF 34.8 million surplus in 2025, reversing pandemic-era deficits.
- HUG launched 2026-2030 strategy after 30th anniversary celebrations, signaling renewed investment.
- HUG’s top-20 ranking and specialty gains support recruiting and referral growth.
What critics are saying
- Geneva’s 2026 budget fight triggered HUG staff strike threats over pay freezes.
- Cour des comptes slammed HUG governance in November 2025, issuing twelve recommendations.
- HUG’s complex 13,000-person, CHF 2.4 billion operation faces execution risk under scrutiny.
What makes Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève unique
- HUG ranked 19th globally in Newsweek 2026, validating elite clinical reputation.
- HUG won Pfizer’s 2026 biomedical prize for personalized cancer vaccine research.
- HUG opened Geneva’s ambulatory surgery center in May 2026, strengthening same-day care.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours