OCS Lung Training & R&D Intern
About The Position
TransMedics is transforming organ transplantation through the Organ Care System (OCS), a groundbreaking platform that preserves and evaluates donor organs outside the body. Our Lung Clinical Training and R&D team collaborates with leading institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania, to conduct controlled studies and advance ex vivo lung perfusion science. The OCS Lung Training & R&D Intern will support controlled lung studies conducted in collaboration with TransMedics and academic partners. This role provides hands-on exposure to clinical research operations, ex vivo lung perfusion, and translational science. The intern will assist with research activities and support OCS lung training initiatives while gaining foundational knowledge of clinical study design and execution. This internship is ideal for students pursuing pre-med, pharmacy, or other healthcare-related career paths.
Requirements
- High School Senior, College Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student
- Background in Pre-Med, Pharmacy, Biology, or related healthcare field
- Clinical research exposure preferred
- Understanding of basic research ethics and simple statistical concepts
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to work in a team-oriented research environment
- Strong attention to detail and professionalism
Nice To Haves
- Medical or clinical background
- Interest in transplant medicine or pulmonary research
Responsibilities
- Research Study Support Assist in conducting controlled OCS lung studies in collaboration with academic partners
- Support setup, monitoring, and documentation of ex vivo lung perfusion experiments
- Assist with data collection, organization, and preliminary analysis
- Maintain accurate research records in accordance with study protocols
- Clinical Training Support Assist with OCS lung training sessions as needed
- Support preparation of training materials and documentation
- Observe clinical application discussions related to lung perfusion
- Data & Reporting Support data tracking and organization
- Assist in preparing summaries or reports related to study findings
- Ensure compliance with research ethics and documentation standards
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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