Intern Hydrogel Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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About Us:
Pramand, LLC, is a medical device company based in Bedford, MA. We develop implantable medical devices from novel, proprietary hydrogel materials that improve patient outcomes while lowering the cost of therapy. We self-fund our projects through preclinical development and work with financial partners for clinical development and commercialization. Our portfolio of hydrogel technology positions us to be the leader in creating new hydrogel based medical devices to address unmet medical needs in a range of surgical interventions. We have launched over ten medical device companies based on this unique technology. These companies have generated over $4B in value and have helped over 5 million patients worldwide achieve better outcomes.
Position Summary:
The R&D Engineer I/II will play an important role in advancing innovative, next-generation medical devices from concept through development by contributing to cross-functional, matrixed teams. This position offers the opportunity to apply hands-on technical expertise to design, test, and refine novel hydrogel-based technologies that directly impact patient outcomes. The engineer will contribute to key development activities, balancing execution of detailed experimental work with broader project deliverables to meet aggressive timelines. This role is ideal for a motivated early-career engineer eager to grow in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment and make meaningful contributions to cutting-edge medical solutions.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for executing specific, detailed instructions and established testing procedures.
• Execute and report on the testing and deliverables of a novel process for a medical device.
• Define and execute both short-term and long-term R&D deliverables in alignment with project goals.
• Lead the technical execution of development activities, ensuring timely completion of R&D tasks to meet project schedules.
• Own key technical documentation for the project, including but not limited to Design Matrices, Test Protocols and Reports, and technical summaries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Clinical) to establish requirements.
• Utilize standard engineering tools/scientific principles, techniques, and judgment to solve technical problems of moderate complexity with limited supervision.
• Draft, review, and revise protocols and reports with contributions from relevant functional groups.
• Support risk analysis and root cause investigations as needed during design iterations and testing.
• Participate in design reviews, contributing technical insight and ensuring design control compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required (chemical, biomedical, or manufacturing engineering preferred)
• 1-2 years of previous industry experience in medical device or biotech required (not including co-op or intern roles)
• Basic understanding of technical engineering principles, theories, and techniques
• Excellent written and oral communication skill
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Strong understanding of chemistry
• Prior experience working in a lab

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift 30lbs
• High degree of cleanliness
• Frequent use of hands and finger to handle/feel objects, tools, and controls
• Must be able to complete detailed visual and physical inspection of materials
• Long periods of time working on a computer
• Willingness to work in a lab environment and in an Environmentally Controlled Area (ECA)