Intern, R&D Chemistry Lab 

The R&D Intern will assist in supporting design and development of medical device products through project work focused on verifying specifications, designs, fixtures, test processes, equipment and helping to ensure the concepts and/or prototypes meet their requirements. Typical job duties might include:  

Primary work location is in the R&D chemistry laboratory. Secondary work location is in an office environment.  

Handles chemicals safely in accordance with approved processes and procedures.  

Performs laboratory tasks under direct supervision.  

Performs chemical reactions, including polymerization, coupling, derivatization, and digestion.  

Performs chemical processes, including dissolution, extraction, precipitation, and filtration.  

Able to utilize general laboratory equipment independently.  

Performs analytical techniques such as NMR, HPLC and GC.  

R&D project involvement, including device design and process development    

Perform simulated use, in vitro testing to determine performance of current, competitive, and proposed products.  

Performs analysis of lab and analytical results to summarize, report, and make conclusions.  

Writes internal documentation, including test methods and procedures.  

Disposes of waste chemicals and materials following approved safety processes and procedures.