R&D Internship

Novostia is a start-up company developing a unique heart valve prosthesis with the mission to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from heart valve disease, especially children and young patients.

Take up new challenges and join our innovative and dynamic team for an exciting internship!

Your main role

The internship will be focused on the following tasks, depending on interest and abilities, but not limited to:

  • Actively contribute to the development, verification, and validation activities
  • Support the development and implementation of quality and regulatory documentation for the technology and the manufacturing process (i.e. Design & Process Risk Analysis, Design Outputs, Design Verification Protocols, ...)
  • Interface with outside suppliers involved in the development, manufacturing and testing activities (Design characterisation and development of test methods)

Your profile

  • Currently in the process of obtaining, an Engineering degree or equivalent in biomedical, mechanics, micro-technologies
  • Knowledge in cardiovascular technologies
  • Interest in product development with a focus on verification activities
  • Knowledge of the medical device industry regulations
  • Rigor, attention to details, dedication, self-driven, and sense of responsibility
  • Ability and willingness to work in start-up environment
  • Outstanding motivation and fast-learner skill
  • Excellent communication skills in English (French and/or German are a plus)

Additional information

  • Starting date: Aug/Sept 2024
  • Duration: minimum 4 months
  • Location:  Epalinges-Lausanne (Switzerland)
  • Activity rate: 100%
  • Applicant must be eligible for a mandatory internship in Switzerland
  • Monthly stipend


Apply: c.nemoz [at] novostia.com