Research Scientist Intern

Required Skills and Experience

University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:

University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship.

Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.

Desired expected graduation date of December 2027 or later.

Experience in the design and execution of research studies with experience in academic/hospital and/or industry settings

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

Primary Function of Position

This position reports to the Vice President, Scientific Medical Officer, and requires a candidate with a strong interest and skills in biomedical and health informatics research. This position will focus on research and evidence-generation activities to support the performance and impact of digital solutions within the Intuitive robotics ecosystem, including surgical simulation, telepresence, and Case Insights. Research activities may include robotic surgery system data analyses, prospective studies led by Intuitive teams, and investigator-initiated studies done in collaboration with external partners.

Essential Job Duties

This position has responsibility and authority for the following:

Contribute to the design and execution of research studies and evidence-generation activities including the creation of experimental goals and methods, budgeting, investigator selection, participant recruitment, preparation of research-related documents (e.g., protocols, case report forms, informed consents, research agreements), and management of Institutional Review Board and / or Ethics Committee submissions with follow through to ensure a successful outcome(s)

Work with product teams, research management professionals, data management professionals and statisticians, and internal and external collaborators as needed for assigned projects

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at

Intuitive

. As a global leader in

robotic-assisted surgery

and

minimally invasive care