What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research And Development Intern position at LeMaitre?
Company Description
LeMaitre is a provider of devices, implants, and services for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease, serving over 200 million people worldwide. The company focuses on developing, manufacturing, and marketing disposable and implantable vascular devices for vascular surgeons. With a diversified product portfolio, LeMaitre offers brand name devices for arteries and veins and is listed on NASDAQ.
General Purpose of the Job:
The Research & Development Co-Op will work side-by-side with R&D Engineers in the design and development of new devices. This position will utilize chemistry lab techniques and equipment to analyze chemical and biological samples, develop and validate new analytical methods and also involves the handling and analysis of biological tissue. Additional tasks include keeping a detailed laboratory notebook, learning about the design process for medical devices, and developing manufacturing processes for production.
Role Description
- This is an internship role for a Research And Development Intern at LeMaitre located in Burlington, MA. The intern will be involved in research and development tasks, conducting analytical work, and utilizing laboratory skills. This is an on-site position.
- Assist engineers with the handling and dissection of tissue.
- Perform analysis on tissue including DNA extraction and GAG extraction, histology and chemical extractions.
- Perform mechanical testing and develop new fixtures for future testing.
Qualifications
- Research and Development (R&D) and Laboratory Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Communication skills
- Experience in research
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work well in a team
- Knowledge of medical devices and vascular disease is a plus
- Pursuing or completed a degree in a relevant field such as Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
- Experience with handling chemicals, operating laboratory equipment, and general lab knowledge is required. Knowledge of UV-Vis, GC, HPLC, or tissue processing is a plus.
