Job Specifications
Location: Alachua, FL
RTI Surgical is now Evergen!
This rebranding reflects our strategic evolution as a leading CDMO in regenerative medicine and comes at the end of a significant year for the business, including the successful acquisitions of Cook Biotech in IN. and Collagen Solutions, MN. Our new brand identity emphasizes our unique positioning as the only CDMO offering a comprehensive portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale.
Evergen is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN., Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN., Neunkirchen, DE., Glasgow, UK., and Marton, NZ.
Read more about this change and Evergen’s commitment to advancing regenerative medicine here: https://lnkd.in/eMSfVJkM ;
Position Summary
The R&D Intern is responsible for supporting the R&D team in the design, development, and testing of new implants, improvements to existing designs, and in the development and optimization of novel processes. This may involve assisting in prototype development, planning then executing laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and preparing documents and presentations. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have a hands-on and detail-oriented approach to performing their work duties, and be able to work both independently and on a collaborative team.
Responsibilities
Applies science or engineering-based competencies to contribute to the design and development of prototypes for new implants, improvements to existing designs, and improvements to current processing methods
Analyze data and draw conclusions using statistically sound and scientifically based methodology
Write protocols, reports, SOP’s, and other technical documents in accordance with Good Documentation Practices
Participates and consults with the internal and external scientific community to maintain a state-of-the-art knowledge to achieve successful experimental outcomes
Design or identify tools or other job aids for use in the manufacture of new products
Learn aspects of relevant surgical procedures to develop innovative solutions to solve/satisfy customer needs
Assist senior staff with routine scientific assignments or tasks that are an integral portion of larger projects in alignment with scientific methods and RTI standard operating procedures
Other Duties as assigned
Requirements
Must be able to commit up to 20 hours per week during normal business hours towards this position
Education
Must be an undergraduate student in 3rd or 4th year of studies or a graduate student in relevant science or engineering field (Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, etc.)
Skills
Must have the ability to independently design and conduct experiments, then analyze and interpret data
Must have effective communication (verbal/written) and organizational skills
Must have interpersonal skills and the ability to work on a collaborative cross-functional team
Must have the ability to resolve technical issues within the scope of educational expertise with assistance and monitoring from more experienced staff
Must have the ability to solve problems and make suggestions or improvements based on recently acquired technical skills
Objectives
Shadow experienced engineers and scientists
Broaden scope of engineering or scientific experience and apply in the real world
Understand your role in a business
Learn how to conduct yourself in the workplace
Gain valuable insight into project management, bringing a product to market, and laboratory testing
Safety
Physical Requirements:
Move or lift objects up to 25 pounds
Frequent (>75%) stationary positions (standing or sitting) while utilizing digital displays
Frequent (>75%) fine manipulation using hands and fingers (typing, opening, writing, clicking, paper sorting, etc.)
Work Environment
Office environment with assigned workstation
More About Evergen
Evergen provides customers across a diverse set of market segments with leading-edge expertise, scale, and flexibility across end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management.
Evergen is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values:
Accountable: We own our actions and decisions.
Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth.
Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.
Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point.
Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated.
At Evergen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we e
About the Company
Evergen is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) pushing the boundaries of innovation and tissue engineering to meet patient needs in regenerative medicine. We are expert partners to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), working with them to identify clinical problems and develop customized solutions that promote healing, accelerate recovery, and help prevent complications. Using our extensive portfolio of biological materials, we focus on specialized clinical segments, including plastic and...
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