**Overview** MTF Biologics processes tissue grafts from human donors that are used in a growing array of clinical applications – positively affecting lives across the globe. As a global nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives by honoring donated gifts and serving patients, we collaborate with the medical, scientific, as well as organ and tissue donation communities. Our goal is simple–do what's right for patients, surgeons, tissue donors, and their families through our guiding principles. The R&D Intern will support R&D activities by conducting experiments and literature searches related to product and process development, processing allograft tissue forms based on protocols or SOPs, performing tissue/device characterization testing, and analyzing experimental data. **This role requires you to be on site in Edison, NJ 5 days a week. It will be a 37.5 hour work week. The Co-op will run from June 2025- December 2025.** $25.00 p/h **Responsibilities** + Participates in processing tissue, planning and performing experiments and analyzing results for Research and Development projects. + Process and/or optimize tissue protocols and prepare tissue samples for in vitro characterization. + Perform biochemical assays, mechanical testing, and other preclinical in vitro testing. + Execute and/or optimize test protocols to characterize new tissue forms using in vitro experiments. + Perform literature searches and compile summaries of all relevant information. + Research competitive products and continue to update competitive information libraries. + Maintains lab notebook and prepares data summaries and reports. + Performs additional duties as assigned and trained. **Qualifications** + Completion of at least one to three years college credit toward a degree in Engineering or Science. + Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and basic statistical degree. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Good organizational ability, good communication skills and ability to work independently as well as with others. + Cell culture experience preferred. **Benefits Information** **Need help finding the right job?** We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Equal Employment Employer – Vet/Disability (https://careers-mtfbiologics.icims.com/connect?back=intro&findajob=1&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-435829044) **Job Location** _US-NJ-Edison_ **Type** _Co-op_ **Category** _Research & Development_ **Shift** _Non-Shift (Standard Business Hours 8:15am-4:30pm EST)_ **Job ID** _2025-7605_ **Min** _USD $25.00/Hr._ **Max** _USD $25.00/Hr._