Abdominal Organ Research Intern
About The Position
About TransMedics TransMedics is transforming organ transplantation through the Organ Care System (OCS), a groundbreaking platform that preserves and evaluates donor organs outside the body. Our Research team plays a critical role in advancing abdominal organ preservation science and improving patient outcomes worldwide. Position Summary The Abdominal Organ Research Intern will support ex vivo kidney perfusion research studies and related scientific initiatives. This role provides hands-on laboratory experience in organ research, data analysis, and study coordination within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This internship is ideal for students pursuing careers in biomedical research, medicine, or translational science.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate degree program
- Major in Biology or a related life sciences field
- College Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under pressure
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
Responsibilities
- Assist in running daily ex vivo kidney perfusion studies
- Support setup, monitoring, and breakdown of research experiments
- Assist with collection and recording of experimental data
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and laboratory standards
- Support daily data management and preliminary analysis
- Maintain organized research records and study documentation
- Produce weekly summaries and reports outlining study results and observations
- Assist in study planning, ideation, and execution
- Support tracking of study timelines and deliverables
- Contribute to research discussions and cross-functional collaboration
- Assist with laboratory inventory management
- Support scheduling and coordination of study activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering and Clinical teams
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
