Human Factors Engineering Intern

Bio-Rad Laboratories is seeking a Human Factors Engineering Summer Intern to support formative usability activities for medical device and IVD development programs. This internship offers hands-on experience planning, executing, and documenting formative usability studies in alignment with Bio-Rad’s Human Factors / Usability Engineering (HF/UE) framework and applicable regulatory standards. The intern will work under the supervision of experienced Human Factors Engineers and collaborate with cross-functional partners, building foundational HF/UE skills while contributing to active programs

How You’ll Make An Impact: 

• Support planning and preparation of formative usability studies using Bio-Rad HF/UE templates and workflows. 
• Assist with development of study documentation, including test plans, moderator guides, recruiting screeners, and materials lists. 
• Participate in usability session execution, including participant onboarding, task facilitation, structured probing, and note-taking. 
• Collect, organize, and code objective usability data (e.g., task success, errors, time on task, workflow deviations). 
• Summarize qualitative user feedback, identify usability issues and trends, and contribute to drafting formative usability reports and stakeholder readouts. 

Learning & Development Opportunities: 

• Exposure to IEC 62366–aligned Human Factors / Usability Engineering processes. 
• Hands-on experience with usability testing of prototypes, GUIs, IFUs, labeling, and workflows. 
• Understanding of HF governance, traceability, and documentation rigor for regulatory submissions. 
• Collaboration with Engineering, Marketing, and external vendors in a regulated R&D environment.

What You Bring: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Factors, Psychology, Human-Centered Design, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. 
• Eligible candidates must be rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students who intend to return to their academic program the following. 
• Strong interest in human factors, usability engineering, and user-centered design. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work in a structured, document-driven environment with strong attention to detail.

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more! 

Compensation: The hourly range for this position is $25 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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