Research & Development Intern
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Job Description
About Humacyte Inc:
Humacyte Inc (Nasdaq: HUMA) is a biotechnology company developing a platform to create universally implantable bioengineered human tissues, advanced tissue constructs, and organ systems. Their focus is on improving patient lives and transforming medical practices. The company manufactures acellular tissues to treat various diseases, injuries, and chronic conditions. Their primary product is a portfolio of Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessels (ATEVs), currently approved for vascular trauma repair and in late-stage clinical trials for applications like hemodialysis AV access and peripheral arterial disease. Preclinical development is also underway for coronary artery bypass grafts, pediatric heart surgery, type 1 diabetes treatment, and other novel cell and tissue applications. Their 6mm ATEV for hemodialysis AV access and urgent arterial repair received the FDA’s Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation and Fast Track designation.
Job Description: Research & Development Intern
This internship is a research and development role within Humacyte’s New Product Development Team based in Durham, NC (onsite, not remote). The intern will assist with ongoing assignments and new projects under the guidance of a mentor. The work will involve collaboration with scientists and engineers on projects designed to provide hands-on research experience and contribute to Humacyte’s regenerative medicine pipeline.
Essential Functions:
• Support new product development projects with technical and organizational assistance.
• Conduct laboratory research using biomaterial and biomechanical techniques to design, develop, and optimize platforms for evaluating the biomechanical properties of vascular grafts.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, ensure adherence to safety protocols, and manage laboratory supplies.
• Assist with experimental design, data collection, and statistical interpretation of research results.
• Present research findings at team and department meetings.
• Learn new skills and support projects as needed.
Experience & Qualifications:
• Current undergraduate or graduate student in a science or engineering field (biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering preferred).
• Prior laboratory research experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with biomaterials, tissue engineering, and cardiovascular biology concepts and techniques (biomaterial characterization, assay development, image analysis, prototype design, 3D printing, computational modeling/programming, statistical analysis).
• Experience with laboratory research projects, data analysis, and presentation of results is required.
• Biomechanical testing experience is highly desired.
• Experience designing and developing research platform prototypes is highly desirable.
• Experience with data analysis, graphical display, and statistical methods is a plus.
• Image processing, computational programming, or modeling experience is a plus.
• Experience writing and presenting scientific reports, technical specifications, and standard operating procedures is desirable.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing for extended periods, and occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Familiarity with cardiovascular biology, regenerative medicine, biomaterials, and tissue engineering is desirable.
Compensation & Benefits: The position offers a competitive compensation package including stock options, 401k matching, medical/vision/dental plans, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, company holidays, paid parental leave, etc.
