Quality & Regulatory Affairs Co-Op Placement 2025

This position provides experience of working in a regulated medical device company. You will have the opportunity to develop and apply basic knowledge and understanding of the quality, regulatory and legal frameworks, regulatory requirements, legislation, processes and procedures.  

Additionally, this opportunity provides good knowledge of EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 and US regulatory requirements across a wide range and classification of products. Through this, it is possible to see how these regulations are implemented in practice in industry. 

Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2025 Cooperative cohort. Tasks and responsibilities may include: 

• Together, with your Stryker team leader and college supervisor, identify a Quality/Regulatory Affairs improvement project along with project objectives, scope, success factors, milestones and evaluation  

• Communicates project updates and presents at the relevant project review forums 

• Assists in the development of regulatory procedures and best practices 

• Assists in the preparation of technical documentation and submission packages for regulatory agencies 

• Ensures compliance with the Quality and Safety systems 

• As a student, effectively adapts to practically working in a workplace by being dependable, dependable, punctual, initiative-taking, hardworking, organised and a team-player 

What you will need: 

• Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Engineering or Science or other related courses 

• Honesty and integrity; must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies 

• Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking - enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment 

• Reliable, dependable, and punctual 

• Organised, focused, and capable of multi-tasking 

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Good verbal and written communication skills 

• Is a team player and capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team 

To be eligible: 

• Enrolled at an Irish or Northern Irish university for the duration of the cooperative placement 

• Available for either 6, 9 or 12 months – exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Stryker  

Next steps: 

• Once you have applied to one of our co-op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position. 

• If you are successful, they will reach out to you to schedule a 15-minute Microsoft Teams video call to learn more about you and what you are interested. This step will happen approximately end of August – September. 

• Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team. Your University Recruiting Business Partner will ensure you are fully equipped for this once reaching this step in the process. 

• If successful through the final round business interview, we aim to move to offer stage between September – November.  

• Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary – please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates.