Intern, Operations

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Intern, Operations will support the STERIS Reprocessing SPD team to make an impact on our Mobile and Modular portfolio. In this dynamic role, you’ll dive into data analytics, project management, and process improvement initiatives that shape the future of our products. You’ll collaborate across business units to uncover insights, identify product gaps, and recommend strategic solutions that elevate the customer experience. From analyzing domestic and international portfolios to exploring key partnerships, you’ll play a vital role in driving innovation and delivering excellence.

Key Internship Info:
• Dates: Summer 2026 (May-August)
• Location: Birmingham, AL
• Work Environment: Onsite in Birmingham, AL with up to 20% travel

What You'll Do as an Operations Intern:

• Coordinate with business leaders and key stakeholders to learn the business and identify and document STERIS and Customer needs.
• Collaborate with manager to identify potential solutions to business problems.
• Develop and utilize reporting tools. Improve visibility into key metrics and trends to facilitate informed business decisions.
• Prepare and present business cases for potential solutions.
• Educate key stakeholders on industry trends and portfolio gaps identified through previous university education and professional experiences.
• Present summarized insights and feedback to leadership to demonstrate progress and accomplishments.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

Required :

• A four-year degree in Health Administration or a related field is required.
• Must be pursuing a Master's degree in Health Administration or a related field.
• Working experience with all Microsoft programs, and knowledge of spreadsheet software and word processing software. Ability to learn CRM, Tableau, and other systems.

Other :

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Able to work independently along with all levels of an organization and influence cross-functional teams
• Strong decision-making skills, including understanding how decisions impact the business
• Must be organized and able to prioritize workload.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-task, deadline-driven environment.
• Must be flexible, work well in a team, and thrive in a complex operating environment with fast-changing priorities or ambiguous challenges
• Must be a self-starter, resourceful, creative, analytical, and detail oriented.

Pay rate for this opportunity is $21.80.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.