About the role#
This internship is a hands-on opportunity to work directly on the development of the SmartPatch technology. You will contribute to the device development, materials, formulation, testing, and manufacturing processes. You will work alongside senior engineers and scientists on projects that directly impact the microneedle array platform.
What you'll do#
- Conduct microneedle characterization studies using pre-clinical skin models, including donor skin.
- Perform failure mode analysis and material testing to inform design decisions, such as stability, force, and optical testing.
- Fabricate dissolvable microneedle arrays for testing, applying knowledge of formulation and manufacturing processes.
- Design and prototype custom test fixtures in 3D CAD to enable controlled, repeatable device characterization.
- Design experiments to isolate test variables and perform statistical analysis to support engineering decisions.
- Document work thoroughly and write technical reports summarizing findings and conclusions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or obtained a degree in Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Hands-on laboratory experience building, preparing, testing, or characterizing materials or devices, ideally involving biomaterials, polymers, medical devices, or drug delivery.
- Experience with mechanical or material testing, such as force, strength, stability, failure, penetration, or other material properties.
- Experience using test results to troubleshoot problems and improve a material, process, or device design.
- Experience with CAD, prototyping, experimental design, DOE, statistics, or analyzing test data to support engineering decisions.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $20 to $30 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About Panther Life Sciences
Panther Life Sciences is a biotechnology research company based in New York. Founded in 2023, the firm employs between 11 and 50 people. It develops shelf-stable treatments using a patented microarray patch. The company provides these products to consumers and licenses its platform to partners in the pharmaceutical and skincare sectors.
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