Biomedical Engineering Intern - Quality
About the job
- Be currently enrolled in university-level training in biomedical engineering, with a Master's in progress or, potentially, a Bachelor's near completion, or in Quality Systems, preferably with knowledge of medical devices.
- Have experience, such as an internship or other experience, in a hospital or similar environment.
- Have advanced knowledge of standard office software, including Microsoft Office and SharePoint, and be generally comfortable using computer tools.
- Be comfortable with document management and entering technical information into project database-management tools.
- Know project management in the medical-device field and the associated regulations.
- Demonstrate rigor, organization, methodical and efficient work, communication and listening skills, teamwork, autonomy, discretion, and the ability to ensure smooth information flow.
- Contribute to the development of the biomedical network in French-speaking Switzerland and to biomedical benchmarking.
- Contribute to updating the service's 2022 and 2024 self-assessments as part of its quality-improvement process and corrective-action plan, in preparation for AFAQ certification.
- Help update quality documentation in the biomedical electronic document-management system.
- Develop the biomedical network by following up on work completed by the three regional biomedical technical groups and consolidating upcoming benchmarking and comparisons between hospitals and clinics.
- Create standards and make information available through communication tools that the intern will develop and maintain.
- Work and exchange with hospital biomedical services throughout French-speaking Switzerland.
- Contribute concretely to several projects at different stages of progress or coordination.
- Knowledge of communication tools, such as a website, and/or databases is an advantage.
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