2026 Summer Internship - R&D

Contraline • Charlottesville, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves conducting research and development of innovative biomaterials for Contraline’s next-generation products and broader hydrogel platform. This is an in-person, part-time, 10-week internship located in Charlottesville, VA.

Requirements

• Actively working towards a Bachelor's, Master's, or doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Engineering.
• Must be eligible for the 2026 VCU Biotech/Medtech Internship Program.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Clear, written and verbal communication skills
• Innovative and forward-thinking; great at problem-solving
• Hard working; strong dedication to the internship and project
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teams.

Nice To Haves

• Biomaterials or polymer characterization experience, but a strong demonstrated interest in these areas is also valuable.
• CAD and 3D printing

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, prototyping, and refinement of medical device components
• Execute benchtop test methods to evaluate device and biomaterial performance
• Assist in the design and execution of preclinical studies towards the development of device components
• Support development of technical documentation, including protocols, reports, and design rationale summaries
• Assist the R&D team with broader company objectives and projects as they come up.
• Prepare data and reports for laboratory meetings and present to the team at the end of the internship.
• Maintain timely and accurate laboratory records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern