Job Overview: Neuroscience Intern
- Company: Medtronic
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Job Type: Full-time Internship
- Start Date: November 2025
- Duration: 12 months
- Work Model: Hybrid (includes in-field travel)
- Industry: Medical Devices / Neuroscience / Healthcare Technology
About Medtronic:
Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, committed to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. With over 95,000 passionate employees worldwide, Medtronic is at the forefront of innovation in medical devices and surgical solutions, aiming to expand healthcare access and equity.
Internship Summary:
This internship offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to join Medtronic’s Neuroscience (and Spine) team. As an intern, you will support surgical procedures and assist clinical stakeholders in adopting advanced Medtronic technologies, contributing directly to improved patient outcomes.
You’ll gain exposure to high-stakes medical environments, particularly operating theatres, and play a crucial role in building strong clinical relationships through product support and technical insights.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide clinical and technical support during neuroscience and spine procedures
Assist in product demonstrations, installations, and maintenance
Offer on-site education and consulting to clinical stakeholders
Coordinate with hospital personnel and the sales team for seamless technology adoption
Maintain strong professional relationships with healthcare professionals and organizations
Deliver technical data and assist with stakeholder training
Travel to support in-field clinical activities as required
Minimum Requirements:
Recently graduated with a degree in a medical field
Must be currently unemployed
South African citizen, under the age of 30
Must not have previously participated in a YES programme
Willing and able to work in operating theatre environments
Able to travel to support clinical sites
Preferred (Advantageous):
Valid driver’s license
Experience or qualification in Spine-related or Navigation Technology
Prior clinical or hospital experience
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
Goal-driven and adaptable personality
What You’ll Gain:
Practical experience with cutting-edge neuroscience and spine technologies
Exposure to operating room procedures and clinical strategy
Development of communication and technical training skills
A foothold into the healthcare technology industry with a global leader
Compensation & Benefits:
Medtronic offers a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package tailored to support interns at every career and life stage.
About Medtronic Culture:
At Medtronic, you’ll join a culture of innovation and impact. Whether in the lab, at the bedside, or supporting surgery, every employee is empowered to engineer the extraordinary and make a real difference in people’s lives.