Biomechanical Research Co-op

Arthrex • Pelican Bay, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Biomechanical Research Co-op in Naples, FL will assist the Biomechanical Research team with all phases of in-house cadaveric biomechanical research studies. The successful candidate will apply sound engineering and scientific principles to help study the safety and efficacy of novel surgical techniques. The individual will perform sample preparation, biomechanical tests (e.g., tension, compression, bending), data and statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation. The individual will be detail-oriented, procedural, and have strong verbal and written technical communication skills. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

This Co-op will run from January 2027 – June 2027. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.

Requirements

• Progress towards a college degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Advanced computer skills required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel required.
• MATLAB or prior coding experience required.
• Knowledge of biomechanical testing principles required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions required.
• Mechanical workshop tools, including drills, bandsaws, screwdrivers, and wrenches required.
• Basic setup or assembly experience using vises/clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws required.

Nice To Haves

• A college junior or above preferred.
• Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.
• Prior research experience at an R1 research institution preferred.
• Biomechanical research experience preferred.
• Publication experience preferred.
• Computer-aided design experience (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) preferred.
• Anatomy and physiology knowledge preferred.
• Mechanical testing systems (e.g., Instron/MTS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist research engineers with literature review and study design, preparation, and execution.
• Sample preparations, including cadaveric dissections.
• Biomechanical tests, including tension, compression, torsion, and bending test methods.
• Data analysis, including statistical modeling and graphical representations of outcomes.
• Data entry, record keeping, organization, and filtering of the research study database.
• Technical writing of internal reports and manuscripts.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week), including access to telehealth services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Volunteer PTO (8 hours)
• Access to the Wellness Center (For South West Florida positions only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree