Biomaterials Internship

Vor 4 Tagen

Dübendorf, Zürich, Schweiz odne Vollzeit CHF 40’000 - CHF 60’000 Vertrag

About Odne

Odne (formerly Lumendo), founded in 2018 and spun out of ETH Zürich and EPFL Lausanne, is on a mission to revolutionize endodontic treatments in the US and EU. Our advanced cleaning technology and light-activated filler help patients keep their natural teeth longer.

Position Overview

We are looking for a curious and independent Biomaterials Intern to enrich our team and support our product development efforts for 6 months. You will work on improving our products, running lab tests, and contributing to regulatory documentation. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical engineering, prototyping, and regulatory experience while helping expand the reach of a life-changing product.

Tasks

  • Support all aspects of the product development process, from early concepts and benchtop testing (X-ray, CBCT, viscosity) to small-batch manufacturing and market approval
  • Conduct material stability and shelf-life testing by spectroscopic and photopolymerization analysis
  • Develop and execute benchtop and performance tests based on ISO standards
  • Improve product designs based on market feedback
  • Generate experimental data for marketing purposes
  • Keep detailed documentation and write clear, concise technical reports, for use in our regulatory files

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in science or engineering (e.g. material science, life-science)
  • Experience in lab work, with the ability to work independently, efficiently, and safely
  • Interest in biomaterials and medical devices
  • Experience in prototyping and building test setups
  • High motivation and a strong sense of responsibility, with an independent and well-organized working style
  • Engaged and hands‑on personality, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
  • Available full‑time for 6 months

Benefits

  • A meaningful internship project with a real impact
  • Insight into the full lifecycle of a medical device
  • A dynamic startup environment with lots of responsibility, freedom and learning opportunities
  • A young, entrepreneurial and motivated team
  • Office near Zurich Stettbach train station

For legal reasons, we can only consider candidates of CH or EU nationality or with a valid Swiss work permit.