Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in orthopedics medical education. With a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™, Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and develops more than 1,000 innovative products and procedures each year that support all aspects of orthopedics. The Orthopedic Research Department in Naples, FL is responsible for supporting all benchtop and clinical research testing endeavors across all product portfolios. Specifically, the Biomechanical Research Team is responsible for mechanical and biomechanical research studies to create timely scientific evidence for our techniques and products. We are searching for a Co-op pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering to support the Biomechanical Research Team. The successful candidate will work on cadaveric research studies, perform tasks as literature review, biomechanical testing, data capture and analysis, and manuscript writing. All lab work will require PPE and will be supervised by an engineer of the research team. 

This Co-op will run from July 2025 – December 2025. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.

Main Objective:

To assist the biomechanical research team with all phases of in-house cadaveric biomechanical research studies, from initial literature review through manuscript preparation. To assist with laboratory and departmental initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist research engineers with literature review and study design, preparation, and execution.
• Sample preparations, including cadaveric dissections.
• Biomechanical tests, including tension, compression, torsion, and bending test methods.
• Data analysis, including statistical modeling and graphical representations of outcomes.
• Data entry, record keeping, organization, and filtering of the research study database.
• Technical writing of internal reports and manuscripts.

Education and Experience:

• Progress towards a college degree in Engineering required, preferably in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Rising junior or above preferred. (Students who have recently graduated are only eligible to work as an intern/co-op up to six months from their graduation date.)
• Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Prior research experience at an R1 research institution preferred.
• Biomechanical research experience preferred. 
• Publication experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Advanced computer skills required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel required.
• MATLAB or prior coding experience required. 
• Computer-aided design experience (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) preferred.
• Knowledge of biomechanical testing principles required. 
• Anatomy and physiology knowledge preferred. 
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions required. 

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

• Mechanical testing systems (e.g., Instron/MTS) preferred. 
• Mechanical workshop tools, including drills, bandsaws, screwdrivers, and wrenches required. 
• Basic setup or assembly experience using vises/clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws required. 

Arthrex Benefits are:
• Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week)
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Volunteer PTO
• Access to the Wellness Center (For South Florida positions only)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.