What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Internship - R&D position at Contraline?
About Contraline Inc.
Contraline is a venture-backed medical device company based in Charlottesville, Virginia. The company’s lead product is ADAM™, the world’s first injectable hydrogel designed to provide long-lasting, non-hormonal, and reversible contraception for men. The company aims to use its hydrogel platform technology to address global reproductive health challenges that have no solutions and large unmet needs.
About The Role
Contraline is a Charlottesville-based company working at the forefront of reproductive medicine. We believe that we go further when we go together. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. All backgrounds, identities, and voices are welcomed!
Contraline is a venture-backed medical device company based in Charlottesville, Virginia. The company’s lead product is ADAM™, the world’s first injectable hydrogel designed to provide long-lasting, non-hormonal, and reversible contraception for men. The company aims to use its hydrogel platform technology to address global reproductive health challenges that have no solutions and large unmet needs.
About The Role
- This position involves conducting research and development of innovative biomaterials for Contraline’s next-generation products and broader hydrogel platform. This is an in-person, part-time, 10-week internship located in Charlottesville, VA.
- Contribute to the design, prototyping, and refinement of medical device components
- Execute benchtop test methods to evaluate device and biomaterial performance
- Assist in the design and execution of preclinical studies towards the development of device components
- Support development of technical documentation, including protocols, reports, and design rationale summaries
- Assist the R&D team with broader company objectives and projects as they come up.
- Prepare data and reports for laboratory meetings and present to the team at the end of the internship.
- Maintain timely and accurate laboratory records.
- Required:
- Actively working towards a Bachelor's, Master's, or doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Engineering.
- Must be eligible for the 2026 VCU Biotech/Medtech Internship Program.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Preferred Experience:
- Biomaterials or polymer characterization experience, but a strong demonstrated interest in these areas is also valuable.
- CAD and 3D printing
- Desired Traits:
- Clear, written and verbal communication skills
- Innovative and forward-thinking; great at problem-solving
- Hard working; strong dedication to the internship and project
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teams.
Contraline is a Charlottesville-based company working at the forefront of reproductive medicine. We believe that we go further when we go together. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. All backgrounds, identities, and voices are welcomed!