Medical Components R&D Co-op

Eligibility Requirements: 

Applicants must be able to work onsite in Northborough, MA for the full 6-month co-op assignment and be actively pursuing a related BS degree throughout the co-op period. 

We are seeking candidates available to start in early 2027 and continue through mid-2027, covering the spring/summer semesters. 

Location: Northborough, MA

Required: In-person, on-site 

Why Do We Need You?

Job Summary

This co-op will support research focused on the performance of tubing materials used in peristaltic pump systems for medical device applications. The project will build upon prior studies investigating flowrate stability and particle generation during pumping. The student will execute laboratory testing, characterize tubing performance across multiple material types, analyze experimental data, and communicate findings to support product development, competitive benchmarking, and potential technical publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing of tubing materials used in peristaltic pump applications.
• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data.
• Characterize tubing performance using dimensional measurements and particle analysis techniques.
• Summarize results through graphs, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and follow established test procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers and scientists on ongoing research projects.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical teams.

Is This Job for You?

Job Requirements:

• Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering or other related disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills & attention to detail.
• Experience with laboratory testing and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with statistical software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

WHO WE ARE: 

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made 
Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings. A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Benefits In Joining Us

Certain locations require pay information to be provided in job postings. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. 

The hourly rate for internship positions ranges from $22.00 to $24.00 per hour.  However, the actual rate provided is determined by the students’ classification in their undergraduate (freshmen, sophomore, junior, senior) or graduate (first year, second year, etc.) programs.