Research and Development Intern

Envista Holdings Corporation; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Envista Holdings Corporation offers an R&D internship focused on regenerative tissue product development, providing hands-on laboratory research, data analysis, and prototype evaluation opportunities. The role targets Masters or PhD students and welcomes graduates for industry exposure, with potential to align with academic internship requirements.

Interns gain experience across testing, design, and commercialization activities, under mentorship in a regulated medical product environment and

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Master’s/PhD in Biology or related field.
• Ability to conduct organized experimental work and maintain detailed records.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate technical information in writing and verbally.
• Self‑motivated with ability to work independently while receiving mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on laboratory work, including sample preparation, processing, characterization, and testing.
• Assist in design, execution, and analysis of experiments for regenerative tissue products.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data using scientific methods.
• Develop and evaluate new product concepts, prototypes, and manufacturing approaches.
• Conduct literature reviews to accelerate prototype development.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and research documentation.
• Support verification and validation testing related to product development.
• Participate in research discussions and contribute ideas for improving product performance.

Skills

Laboratory work

Experimental design

Data analysis

Prototype evaluation

Scientific communication

Education

Master's degree in Biology or related

PhD in Biomedical field

Job description

Job Description: Job Summary The Research & Development Intern will support the development of one or more next-generation regenerative tissue products being developed at Ostoegenics Biomedical. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in commercial product development. The successful candidate will contribute to laboratory research, experimental design, testing, data analysis, and prototype evaluation. This role is ideal for a Master's or PhD student seeking industry experience, though recent graduates and individuals who have already completed advanced degrees are welcome to apply. If your academic program offers internship credit, we are willing to work with your institution to help satisfy applicable requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on laboratory work, including sample preparation, processing, characterization, and testing.
• Assist in the design, execution, and analysis of laboratory experiments supporting the development of novel regenerative tissue products.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data using scientific and statistical methods.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of new product concepts, prototypes, and manufacturing approaches.
• Conduct literature reviews to accelerate prototype development.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and research documentation.
• Support verification and validation testing activities related to product development.
• Participate in research discussions and contribute ideas for improving product performance, manufacturability, and clinical utility.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and applicable quality system requirements.

What You Will Gain

Direct exposure to commercial product development in regenerative medicine. Hands‑on experience translating scientific concepts into commercially viable products. Opportunities to execute experiments that influence real development decisions. Mentorship from experienced R&D professionals working in a regulated medical product environment. Exposure to product testing, product design, process development, and commercialization activities. Experience building technical skills highly valued in industry R&D careers.

Successful Traits

• Naturally curious and driven to understand how biological and physical systems work.
• Enthusiastic about solving challenging scientific and engineering problems.
• Comfortable learning new techniques and working through experimental uncertainty.
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality work.
• Strong critical‑thinking skills and the ability to interpret experimental results.
• Resilient when experiments do not produce expected outcomes and motivated to investigate root causes.
• Passionate about applying science and engineering to create real‑world healthcare solutions.

Job Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's or PhD degree in Biology, Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Tissue Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.

Ability to conduct organized experimental work and maintain detailed records.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Ability to effectively communicate technical information in written and verbal formats.

Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently while receiving mentorship and guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting laboratory research in an academic, industrial, or clinical research environment.
• Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis.

Target Market Salary Range

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans. For Field Sales roles, the salary range listed reflects base pay only and does not include incentive pay opportunities under the applicable sales compensation plan - Operating Company: Nobel Biocare Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee‑based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista’s internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully‑executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place. Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry‑leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers an estimated 90% of dentists’ clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. Envista companies, including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare and Ormco, partner with dental professionals to help them deliver the best possible patient care. Envista became an independent company in 2019. We brought with us the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus to meet the end‑to‑end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is now one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit www.envistaco.com.