R&D Intern (Engineering Product Development) Spring 2026

Tampa, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!

Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race color creed religion ancestry age sex marital status national origin disability or veteran status.

Why youll love working atAxogen:

Friendly openandfunteam culturethat values uniqueperspectives
Company-wide dedicationto profoundly impacting patients lives
Comprehensive high-quality benefitspackage effective on date of hire
Educationalassistanceavailable for all employees
Matching 401(k)retirementplan
Paid holidaysincluding floating holidaysto be used at your discretion
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Referral incentive program

Axogen Mission and Business Purpose

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering business development and clinical research activities objectively target advancements in standards of care.

Summary of the R&D Intern
We are seeking a highly motivated intern to join our R&D at Axogen for at least the Spring and Summer 2026 semesters. Knowledgeable mentors will provide guidance for a dynamic professional hands-on experience. The intern will get a unique look into the benefits of working within smaller biomedical company; high visibility within the company. The R&D intern will support non-clinical research projects in our Tampa FL HQ. This is an in office/lab internship.

Requirements of the R&D Intern

Is enrolled in a Biomedical Engineering undergraduate or graduate program preferably in Biomedical Engineering or other-related degree.
Is interested in a possible career as an Engineer in industry
Ability to work 4-6 hours a day and at least 15 hours per week (Monday Thursday); specific days/hours will be based on the students class load and schedule.
Can provide their own transportation to Tampa office
Pass a drug screening
Excellent written & oral communication skills
Good organization and time management skills
Basic computer skills use of Microsoft Office Excel and basic data analysis
Good teamwork skills and respectful attitude
Ability to independently follow protocols and instructions

Project Details

The intern will support new product development projects which may involve hands on building of prototypes benchtop test data collection preparing supplies and materials to support conduct of benchtop studies monitoring and maintaining stocks of lab supplies completing forms to document conduct of studies conducting lab equipment qualification knowledge of aseptic technique in a biosafety cabinet experience in precisely using micropipettes and willingness to dive in and get involved in solving technical and logistical problems.

Location

111 W. Oak Ave. Tampa FL

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Benefits/Compensation

The anticipated base wage for this position is $18/hr for an undergrad student and $20/hr for a grad addition to the base hourly rate there may be a housing stipend available based on location. Interns who are 21 years of age or older are eligible for 401K.

Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.

Required Experience:

Intern