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Research roles on CPT span academic labs, think tanks, and private R&D teams. Your DSO must authorize each position as integral to your degree, so bring a detailed offer letter describing your research duties and how they connect to your program's learning objectives.
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67254
Title:
Research Co-op - Orthobiologics/Vet
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a student pursuing a degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology or related field, to support the Orthobiologics Research team in Naples, FL. This team is responsible for supporting the engineers and product managers within Orthobiologics and other departments. The successful candidate will assist in research and product development efforts with guidance from the Orthobiologics staff. The individual will perform various research studies and analyses (cell culture, wet lab tissue collections, imaging, protein quantification, Arthrex Orthobiologics product testing) and will be detail oriented in the execution and documentation of the testing. The individual will also work within the requirements of their tasks to deliver results and communicate issues in a timely and accurate manner. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
This co-op will run from January 2027 – June 2027. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.
Main Objective:
To gain knowledge and experience in research and product development for orthopedic applications, specifically Orthobiologics, while assisting scientists, engineers, and product managers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support in product development process and research, including developing research protocols and execute testing.
- Analyze and interpret data.
- Compose technical reports to communicate results of experiments.
- Perform literature review of relevant topics in orthopedics and basic science.
- Present experimental findings to engineering and product management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology or related field or a recent graduate in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology or related field required. Sophomore or above preferred.
(Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)
Prior work in a laboratory setting, with experience in cell culture, biosafety cabinet and aseptic technique preferred.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:
- Statistical analysis experience preferred.
- General understanding of engineering design process preferred.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy/physiology preferred.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
Arthrex Benefits are:
- Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week), including access to telehealth services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Volunteer PTO (8 hours)
- Access to the Wellness Center (For South West 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.
Requisition ID:
67254
Title:
Research Co-op - Orthobiologics/Vet
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a student pursuing a degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology or related field, to support the Orthobiologics Research team in Naples, FL. This team is responsible for supporting the engineers and product managers within Orthobiologics and other departments. The successful candidate will assist in research and product development efforts with guidance from the Orthobiologics staff. The individual will perform various research studies and analyses (cell culture, wet lab tissue collections, imaging, protein quantification, Arthrex Orthobiologics product testing) and will be detail oriented in the execution and documentation of the testing. The individual will also work within the requirements of their tasks to deliver results and communicate issues in a timely and accurate manner. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
This co-op will run from January 2027 – June 2027. The ideal candidate will have the availability to work 40 hours per week at our Naples, FL facility.
Main Objective:
To gain knowledge and experience in research and product development for orthopedic applications, specifically Orthobiologics, while assisting scientists, engineers, and product managers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support in product development process and research, including developing research protocols and execute testing.
- Analyze and interpret data.
- Compose technical reports to communicate results of experiments.
- Perform literature review of relevant topics in orthopedics and basic science.
- Present experimental findings to engineering and product management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology or related field or a recent graduate in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology or related field required. Sophomore or above preferred.
(Recent graduates must be within six months of their graduation date to qualify.)
Prior work in a laboratory setting, with experience in cell culture, biosafety cabinet and aseptic technique preferred.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:
- Statistical analysis experience preferred.
- General understanding of engineering design process preferred.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy/physiology preferred.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
Arthrex Benefits are:
- Medical Insurance (if 25 or more hours per week), including access to telehealth services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Volunteer PTO (8 hours)
- Access to the Wellness Center (For South West 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.
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Get Access To All JobsResearch CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a research role qualify for CPT authorization?
A research role qualifies if your DSO can document that the work is an integral part of your current curriculum, not just related to your field. That usually means linking the position's duties to a specific course, thesis, or dissertation requirement. Roles in academic labs, think tanks, government agencies, and private R&D departments have all been successfully authorized, provided the offer letter is specific enough for your DSO to make that connection.
Can I do CPT at a research institution that isn't affiliated with my university?
Yes, CPT doesn't require institutional affiliation between your employer and your school. What matters is whether your DSO can verify the academic connection on your end. A federal research agency, a private biotech lab, or an independent think tank all qualify as long as your offer letter describes research duties that map to your degree program's learning objectives and your DSO signs off.
How do I find research employers who are willing to authorize CPT?
Start on Migrate Mate, which filters research roles by employers with a documented history of hiring F-1 students. Beyond that, university career centers often maintain lists of labs and organizations that have hosted CPT students before. Prioritize employers who ask for your I-20 upfront or mention CPT in the job description, since they already understand the authorization process and won't treat it as a last-minute complication.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my research project ends early?
CPT is employer-specific and position-specific. If your research project wraps up before your authorized end date, you can't automatically transfer that authorization to a different employer or project. You'd need a new CPT authorization from your DSO for any subsequent role. Your I-20 end date for the original CPT remains unchanged, but working beyond the project without new authorization would violate your F-1 status.
Does full-time CPT in a research role affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT authorized for 12 months or more eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, doesn't affect OPT. If you're considering a full-time research placement that extends past 12 months, factor in the OPT trade-off before accepting. Many F-1 students in research-heavy programs intentionally keep individual CPT authorizations under 12 months or structure their work as part-time to preserve OPT.