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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
At Cook, DEI is not simply a goal; it is a fundamental value that guides our decisions. We believe that we perform at our best when our work environment welcomes individuals with different perspectives, personalities, values, and backgrounds. Such an environment also helps us attract and retain the best talents and reach even higher levels of inventiveness, connection to our employees and customers, and, ultimately, better patient outcomes.
At Cook, we define diversity by visible characteristics—such as race, color, age, sex, ethnicity, and physical disability—as well as the invisible qualities that make us unique—such as neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, veteran status, marital status, political belief, work experience, gender identity, ancestry, disability, socioeconomic status, nationality, and other factors protected by the law or local policy.
Each of us is responsible for creating a culture of trust and respect that promotes a positive, inclusive, and equitable work environment. This means treating each other with respect and courtesy in all of our interactions in the on-site and virtual workplace.
Equal Opportunity
Having a diverse workforce—made up of team members who bring a wide variety of skills, abilities, experiences, and perspectives—is essential to our success. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity in the following ways:
- We base all employment-related decisions purely on company needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
- We comply with applicable employment laws, rules, and regulations.
- We consider DEI principles in all aspects of employment, including activities relating to recruiting, hiring, benefits, leaves of absence, training, transfer, promotion, job assignments, compensation, corrective action, and termination.
- We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities.
- We comply with laws regarding employment of immigrants and noncitizens and provide equal employment opportunity to everyone who is legally authorized to work in the applicable country.
If you believe equal opportunity principles are not being followed, you must contact your manager or Human Resources, or use the E&C Helpline to raise a concern.
Anti-discrimination and Anti-harassment
At Cook, we do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. While the legal definition of harassment may vary by jurisdiction, we consider the behaviors in the following non-exhaustive list to be unacceptable:
- Any unwelcome behavior, such as verbal or physical conduct designed to threaten, intimidate, or coerce
- Verbal taunting (including inappropriate jokes or language)
- Negative stereotyping
- Racial, ethnic, gender, or religious slurs
- Forcing impromptu interactions, such as video calls, during nonworking hours
- Taking screen captures during video calls without permission and circulating them on social media
Along with these, Cook Medical takes a hard stance against all forms of sexual harassment, which may include the following:
- Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or unwelcome demands for dates
- Sharing of sexually oriented messages, emails, or media
- Dressing inappropriately in the office or during virtual meetings
- Watching inappropriate or insensitive material during company time or sharing it, even unintentionally
If you believe your rights have been violated, or if you have any other workplace concerns, you should consult your supervisor or another member of your management chain or call a Human Resources representative directly. If you do not receive a clear explanation or believe you may not receive an objective or adequate review of the issue from your supervisor or Human Resources, call the E&C Helpline. Cook recognizes the sensitive nature of these claims and will work to ensure confidential treatment of the allegations in order to protect all involved. Of course, retaliation against any employee who reports harassment will not be tolerated.
Join a team driven to improve patient care
Working at Cook Research means being part of a mission-driven organization that values quality, integrity, and teamwork. Our employees support medical innovation by applying their expertise to meaningful challenges that have real-world impact.
At Cook Research, you’ll find:
A collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment
Opportunities to contribute across the medical device lifecycle
Meaningful work that directly supports patient care
A culture rooted in respect, ethics, and continuous improvement
Our teams play a unique role within the Cook organization by bringing research, testing, clinical, and regulatory expertise together under one roof.