Research and Development Intern

Envista Dentistry • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

The Research & Development Intern will support the development of one or more next-generation regenerative tissue products at Ostoegenics Biomedical. The internship provides hands-on experience in commercial product development, including laboratory research, experimental design, testing, data analysis, and prototype evaluation. It is intended for Master's or PhD students seeking industry experience, though recent graduates and people who have completed advanced degrees are also welcome to apply. The company is willing to work with an intern's institution to help satisfy applicable requirements if the academic program offers internship credit.

The intern will contribute to research and product development in a regulated medical product environment, with exposure to product testing, design, process development, and commercialization. They will receive mentorship from experienced R&D professionals and may conduct experiments that inform product-development decisions.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's or PhD degree in Biology, Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Tissue Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Ability to conduct organized experimental work and maintain detailed records.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently while receiving mentorship and guidance.
• Curiosity, critical-thinking skills, attention to detail, and resilience in investigating unexpected experimental results.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting laboratory research in an academic, industrial, or clinical research environment.
• Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory work, including sample preparation, processing, characterization, and testing.
• Assist with designing, conducting, and analyzing laboratory experiments for novel regenerative tissue products.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data using scientific and statistical methods.
• Assist in developing and evaluating product concepts, prototypes, and manufacturing approaches.
• Conduct literature reviews to support prototype development.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and research documentation.
• Support product-development verification and validation testing.
• Participate in research discussions and contribute ideas to improve product performance, manufacturability, and clinical utility.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and applicable quality system requirements.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced R&D professionals.
• Hands-on experience and exposure to commercial product development, product testing, design, process development, and commercialization.
• The opportunity to work with an academic institution to satisfy applicable internship-credit requirements.

What This Job Offers

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