Abdominal Organ Research Intern

TransMedics, Inc.•Andover, MA

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY TransMedics is transforming organ transplantation through the Organ Care System (OCS), a groundbreaking platform that preserves and evaluates donor organs outside the body. Our Research team plays a critical role in advancing abdominal organ preservation science and improving patient outcomes worldwide. The Abdominal Organ Research Intern will support ex vivo kidney perfusion research studies and related scientific initiatives. This role provides hands-on laboratory experience in organ research, data analysis, and study coordination within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This internship is ideal for students pursuing careers in biomedical research, medicine, or translational science. RESPONSIBILITIES This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Laboratory & Study Support Assist in running daily ex vivo kidney perfusion studies Support setup, monitoring, and breakdown of research experiments Assist with collection and recording of experimental data Ensure adherence to safety protocols and laboratory standards Data Collection & Analysis Support daily data management and preliminary analysis Maintain organized research records and study documentation Produce weekly summaries and reports outlining study results and observations Study Planning & Coordination Assist in study planning, ideation, and execution Support tracking of study timelines and deliverables Contribute to research discussions and cross-functional collaboration Administrative & Operational Support Assist with laboratory inventory management Support scheduling and coordination of study activities Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering and Clinical teams What You’ll Learn Fundamentals of organ perfusion research and translational science Data collection and reporting within a regulated research environment Exposure to cross-functional collaboration between Research, Engineering, and Clinical teams Scientific communication and structured reporting The operational side of running real-world biomedical studies MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have direct reports. PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES General office environment where there is a significant amount of time at a desk, working on computers and reviewing documents. This requires the ability to sit for extended periods. They also may need to stand for meetings or when moving around the office. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate degree program Major in Biology or a related life sciences field College Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong work ethic and reliability Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) preferred Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment Why This Internship Stands Out You will gain direct exposure to organ preservation research and contribute to studies that support life-saving medical technology. This is hands-on biomedical research with real clinical impact. Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved. TransMedics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients’ lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help expand their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes. Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health. Maximize your potential at TransMedics, Inc. www.TransMedics.com Employee Benefit: Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA Dental Vision Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Short Term Disability Long Term Disability 401K Plan Pet insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Welcome to TransMedics Careers! Our Vision is to help save more patients' lives by becoming the trusted partner to transplant stakeholders worldwide and delivering the highest quality technology, service and clinical care. TransMedics Group, Inc. (TMDX) is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for end-stage organ failure patients across multiple disease states. We developed the Organ Care System, or the OCS™, to replace a decades-old standard of care that we believe is significantly limiting access to life-saving transplant therapy for hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide. Our innovative OCS technology replicates many aspects of the organ’s natural living and functioning environment outside of the human body. As such, the OCS represents a paradigm shift that transforms organ preservation for transplantation from a static state to a dynamic environment that enables new capabilities, including organ optimization and assessment. In concert with our OCS technology platform and OCS Connect™ app, which enables TransMedics and transplant clinicians to efficiently track, coordinate & communicate resource logistics for donor organs procured and maintained on OCS™, TMDX launched its National OCS™ Program (NOP) in 2022: 16 regional hubs across the U.S. staffed by a dispersed workforce of experienced, on-staff OCS Perfusion Specialists & Cardiothoracic and Abdominal Donor Procurement Surgeons. These resources are mobilized on-demand via our own dedicated ground & aviation transportation logistics network, to retrieve and deliver allocated donor organs from anywhere in the U.S. – aiding U.S. Transplant Centers in bidding farewell to the time & distance limitations of cold storage & expand the pool of viable donor organs for their transplant recipients.

Requirements

Enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate degree program
Major in Biology or a related life sciences field
College Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Strong work ethic and reliability

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) preferred
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment

Responsibilities

Assist in running daily ex vivo kidney perfusion studies
Support setup, monitoring, and breakdown of research experiments
Assist with collection and recording of experimental data
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and laboratory standards
Support daily data management and preliminary analysis
Maintain organized research records and study documentation
Produce weekly summaries and reports outlining study results and observations
Assist in study planning, ideation, and execution
Support tracking of study timelines and deliverables
Contribute to research discussions and cross-functional collaboration
Assist with laboratory inventory management
Support scheduling and coordination of study activities
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering and Clinical teams