What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research and Development Intern/Co-Op position at Solvita?
About The Role
Join our Research and Development team and gain hands-on experience supporting meaningful projects. In this role, you’ll collaborate with colleagues and external partners while contributing to research and development initiatives.
Schedule Information
This position is a full time, 40-hour week position, running from January - May 2027.
What You’ll Do
Education and/or Experience
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
We offer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. Drug Free Workplace
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
Join our Research and Development team and gain hands-on experience supporting meaningful projects. In this role, you’ll collaborate with colleagues and external partners while contributing to research and development initiatives.
Schedule Information
This position is a full time, 40-hour week position, running from January - May 2027.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to Process Engineering and Development projects focused on new allografts and improvements to recovery and processing methods.
- Collect and analyze data using statistical tools to help inform project decisions.
- Help bring new and improved processes into production.
- Support the preparation of reports and manuscripts for internal or external review and publication.
- Assist with surgical procedures that support preclinical research projects, as needed.
- Follow standard practices and procedures to help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Share recommendations and help create or update work instructions, job aids, and policies.
- Pitch in with other responsibilities as needed.
Education and/or Experience
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
- 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.
- Position requires exposure to gross anatomy.
- Must be able to meet the required physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
We offer
- A highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance.
- 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
- On-Demand Pay - Reduce financial stress with on-demand pay access to your earned pay.
- 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 to the community.
- Opportunities to join various employee committees, such as our benefit, recreation, employee engagement and community engagement committees.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. Drug Free Workplace
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer