Co Op Research and Development

MTF Biologics processes tissue grafts from human donors that are used in a growing array of clinical applications – positively affecting lives across the globe. As a global nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives by honoring donated gifts and serving patients, we collaborate with the medical, scientific, as well as organ and tissue donation communities.

Our goal is simple–do what's right for patients, surgeons, tissue donors, and their families through our guiding principles.

The R&D Packaging Co-Op is responsible for supporting R&D activities by conducting experiments related to packaging development and design, package testing, preparing different allograft tissue forms based on protocols or SOPs, preparing test samples, developing and executing test protocols, and analyzing experimental data. Maintains a safe lab environment by following universal precautions and R&D lab SOPs.

Salary: $25.00

Must be able to report to Edison 5 days a week. Monday thur Friday, 8:15am - 4:30pm. June - December 2026

Must be enrolled in a college or University during the Co-op period.

• Participate in planning and performing packaging experiments and analyzing results for Research and Development projects.
• Process and/or optimize tissue protocols and prepare tissue samples for in vitro characterization.
• Perform packaging testing.
• Write protocols, reports and laboratory experiments.
• Perform biochemical assays, mechanical testing, and other preclinical in vitro testing.
• Execute and/or optimize test protocols to characterize new tissue forms using in vitro experiments.
• Conduct scientific literature searches to support experimental study design.
• Document experimental data in Laboratory Notebook for all experiments and research activities, in compliance with GLP guidelines (will train).
• Generate simple statistical summaries and reports of collected data.
• Assist technicians with general laboratory duties such as preparing supplies for sterile processing, environmental testing, and maintaining safe laboratory conditions.
• May assist in testing apparatus/fixture design.

• Completion of at least two to three years credit towards engineering degree or related life science discipline (e.g. Packaging Science, Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Materials Science).
• Tissue Engineering, Packaging Science, Material Science experience or Mechanical Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with performing biochemical assays.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and basic statistical analysis.
• Ability to work within a multifunctional team environment.
• Good organizational ability, good communication skills, good writing skills and ability to work independently as well as with others.

At MTF Biologics we provide comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, and financial health.

• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental,  Vision Insurance and Prescription Drug Insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance, Legal, home and auto insurance)
• Sword Health (at home Physical Therapy)