R&D Intern (Part-Time)

Responsibilities

• Investigate and evaluate innovative medical devices
• Perform marketing and technical literature surveys to identify the current state of the art in multiple surgical disciplines
• Contribute to the design ideation of new medical devices and components
• Support computational and simulation models of device components for device characterization
• Develop experimental testing strategies, protocols, and systems
• Define testing strategies to advance the understanding of current concepts
• Author protocols for the characterization of device components
• Construct test setups and systems to be used for design verification testing of device components

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time engineering student, preferably with an interest or background in life sciences and medical device development
• Previous research experience is highly desired
• Junior or Senior in good academic standing
• Able to work 16-24 hours/week
• Interest in a career in the medical device industry
• Ideal candidates must be organized, hardworking, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills