What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research and Development Intern position at Solvita?
Solvita comes from "sol" meaning sun and "vita" meaning life. As sunlight nurtures new life, we take the donor gift and transform it into new hope, bringing the light of healing to patients in our local hospitals through blood donations and to patients around the globe in need of tissue transplants.
Because we believe that everyone deserves more time to live life to its fullest.
The Research and Development Intern:
- Assists on projects within Process Engineering and Development related to new allograft development, recovery, and processing method improvements.
- Collect and analyze data using statistical tools.
- Assist in transitioning new/improved processes into production.
- Assists with the preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication internal or external review.
- Assists with surgical procedures in support of pre-clinical research projects as needed.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities, following standard practices and procedures.
- Provide recommendations for work instructions, job aids and policies, and assist in modification/development of same.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Those that display conscientiousness, personal accountability, dependability, team work, a safety mindset, and kindness are encouraged to apply!
We offer:
- A highly competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution and match
- Generous paid time off (PTO) - up to 5 weeks in your first year!
- Opportunities to participate in recreational activities such as Battle of the Businesses, special events such as Kings Island Day, Dayton Air Show and opportunities to give back.
- Opportunities to join various employee committees
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma and currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree program (or higher) from an accredited university in an applicable discipline (i.e., engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, etc.) or other closely related scientific area.
- Ability to solve and analyze technical problems and give recommendations.
- Detail oriented, organized, and capable of accurately documenting work using excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong PC skills including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point).
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across functional organizations.
Work Environment & Physical Activities:
- Position requires exposure to gross anatomy.
- Must be able to meet the required physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
About Solvita:
- We began in Dayton in 1964 as the region's first centralized blood bank. The tissue bank was born in 1986 and is now one of the nation's largest tissue banks. Solvita recovers, processes, and distributes human tissue grafts and is the nation's largest non-profit provider of skin grafts for burn patients.
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When Solvita team members come to work they are helping families make more memories. A patient in need gets another chance on life. Our partners help us find solutions, and blood and tissue recipients have better outcomes. What we do at Solvita directly impact lives around the world.
Drug Free Workplace
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
- Job Family PROFESSIONAL
- Job Function PROFS_ADMINISTRATIVE
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator Internship
- 2900 College Dr, Kettering, OH 45420, USA
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
