OCS Lung Training & R&D Intern

Job Description:

About Trans Medics

Trans Medics is transforming organ transplantation through the Organ Care System (OCS), a groundbreaking platform that preserves and evaluates donor organs outside the body. Our Lung Clinical Training and R&D team collaborates with leading institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania, to conduct controlled studies and advance ex vivo lung perfusion science.

Position Summary

The OCS Lung Training & R&D Intern will support controlled lung studies conducted in collaboration with Trans Medics and academic partners. This role provides hands-on exposure to clinical research operations, ex vivo lung perfusion, and translational science.

The intern will assist with research activities and support OCS lung training initiatives while gaining foundational knowledge of clinical study design and execution.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing pre-med, pharmacy, or other healthcare-related career paths.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research Study Support

* Assist in conducting controlled OCS lung studies in collaboration with academic partners

* Support setup, monitoring, and documentation of ex vivo lung perfusion experiments

* Assist with data collection, organization, and preliminary analysis

* Maintain accurate research records in accordance with study protocols

Clinical Training Support

* Assist with OCS lung training sessions as needed

* Support preparation of training materials and documentation

* Observe clinical application discussions related to lung perfusion

Data & Reporting

* Support data tracking and organization

* Assist in preparing summaries or reports related to study findings

* Ensure compliance with research ethics and documentation standards

What You'll Learn

* Fundamentals of clinical and translational research

* Concepts of ex vivo lung perfusion

* How organ perfusion platforms can be used to evaluate therapeutic modalities

* Basic study design, research documentation, and compliance principles

* Collaboration between industry and academic medical centers

Qualifications

* High School Senior, College Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student

* Background in Pre-Med, Pharmacy, Biology, or related healthcare field

* Clinical research exposure preferred

* Understanding of basic research ethics and simple statistical concepts

* Strong organizational and documentation skills

* Ability to work in a team-oriented research environment

* Strong attention to detail and professionalism

Preferred

* Medical or clinical background

* Interest in transplant medicine or pulmonary research

Why This Internship Stands Out

You will gain direct exposure to lung perfusion research conducted alongside leading academic institutions and learn how innovative technologies are evaluated for real clinical impact. This internship bridges laboratory science, clinical training, and translational medicine.

Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved.

Trans Medics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients' lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help expand their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes.

Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health.

Maximize your potential at Trans Medics, Inc.

Employee Benefit:

Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA

Dental

Vision

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K Plan

Pet insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Trans Medics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.