Clinical Dental Research Internship - Align

Clinical Research Intern – San Jose, California

Join a team that is changing millions of lives.

Transforming smiles. Transforming lives. Transforming an industry.

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

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About this opportunity

Align Technology, Inc. (the makers of Invisalign® aligners) has a research assistant position available for dental students seeking a summer internship. The R&D opportunity will include clinical-based research for Align Technology, Inc at Align’s office in San Jose, CA. The position is for a full-time role, for a minimum of 8 weeks during the summer.

In this role, you will…

• Learn about Align as a company as well as Clinical Research and Regulatory Guidelines
• Support the Clinical Data Management team on various project tasks such as data cleaning, server folder organization, taking meeting minutes, working with study data, etc.
• Support the Clinical Development team with various tasks such as performing literature reviews, helping with the Invisalign case gallery, etc.
• Support the Clinical Research Operations team with various tasks such as putting together study-related binders, reviewing study documentation for grammatical, formatting and spelling errors, creating data collection trackers and charts, updating any necessary templates, etc.
• Assist with documentation and organization of various programs and projects
• Assist with development of presentation materials including handouts, posters, graphs, and PowerPoint presentations
• Present at the end of your employment with Align regarding your intern program participation
• Follow all departmental and company procedures as indicated in quality, administrative, or other systems
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources

In this role, you will need …

• Current pre-doctoral graduate, dental student, or dental post-graduate with a dental degree
• Willingness to be flexible for different tasks in a fast-paced research environment
• Regard for patient privacy essential
• Professionalism in interacting with practitioners and academicians
• Good oral and written communication skills. Strong writing skills helpful
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ask clarifying questions
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision as well as cross-functionally
• Competency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneDrive preferred

About Align   

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.    

By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work – these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.    

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Global Diversity Statement:

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Align must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying for and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire.