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Artivion, Inc. · 1 day ago

R&D Intern (Part-Time) - Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw, Georgia, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026

Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing solutions for cardiac and vascular surgeons. The R&D Intern will gain hands-on experience in device prototyping, test method development, and design verification while supporting the R&D team and networking with industry professionals.

Biotechnology

Responsibilities

Investigate and evaluate innovative medical devices:

Perform marketing and technical literature surveys to identify the current state of the art in multiple surgical disciplines

Contribute to the design ideation of new medical devices and components

Support computational and simulation models of device components for device characterization

Develop experimental testing strategies, protocols, and systems:

Define testing strategies to advance the understanding of current concepts

Author protocols for the characterization of device components

Construct test setups and systems to be used for design verification testing of device components

Problem Solving Approach:

Define strategies that enable the solving of multifaceted research problems

Assimilation of experimental and reference data to advance complex concepts

Research Acumen:

Refine knowledge and testing skills required to advance new medical device models

Collect meaningful data that will allow for the rejection of research hypotheses thus enabling advancement of the project

Medical Device Development:

Develop a more complete understanding of the design requirements needed to develop a new medical device

Advance knowledge of the inputs required in the development process of a new medical device

Qualification

Research experienceMedical device developmentEngineering studentWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Currently enrolled as a full-time engineering student, preferably with an interest or background in life sciences and medical device development

Previous research experience is highly desired

Junior or Senior in good academic standing

Ability to work a minimum of 16-24 hours per week through May 2026

Interest in a career in the medical device industry

Ideal candidates must be organized, hardworking, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Company

Artivion, Inc.

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Artivion is a leader in the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of medical devices and implantable tissues used in cardiac and vascular surgical procedures focused on aortic repair.

Founded in 1984