R&D Intern
Vivtex
Summary
We are currently seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic interns for Winter 2026 to contribute to the R&D program at Vivtex. This is a fantastic opportunity for local students interested in gaining valuable hands-on experience in a collaborative research and development setting.
Job description
Internship Description
We are currently seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic interns for Winter 2026 to contribute to the R&D program at Vivtex. This is a fantastic opportunity for local students interested in gaining valuable hands-on experience in a collaborative research and development setting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare reagents and buffer solutions for experiments.
- Conduct tissue dissection procedures for in vitro studies.
- Provide experimental support to screening team as needed.
- Maintain and complete accurate laboratory notebook.
- Provide support for the laboratory and waste management.
Ideal Candidates
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields at a university local to Boston, MA.
- Must be available at minimum from 11 AM to 6 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Preference for full-time availability and can start as soon as November 30, 2026.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent documentation skills.
- Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to perform as a team member.
This part-time position is on-site and requires a 3-month minimum commitment. The internship is based in Cambridge, MA. Successful candidates will receive a competitive wage.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields at a university local to Boston, MA
- Must be available at minimum from 11 AM to 6 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent documentation skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to perform as a team member
- 3-month minimum commitment
Benefits
- Competitive wage
Company overview
Vivtex is a biotechnology company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, spun out from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2018. The company specializes in enabling the development of oral biologics through its proprietary GI-ORIS™ platform, a robotics-driven 'GI tract on a chip' system that integrates whole-gastrointestinal tissue with high-throughput screening and AI-enabled computational modeling. This platform allows Vivtex to screen thousands of formulations per day, identifying novel drug delivery systems that can overcome the gastrointestinal tract's natural barriers to enable oral administration of biologics traditionally limited to injections. Vivtex has established multiple R&D collaborations with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, including a landmark partnership with Novo Nordisk valued at up to $2.1 billion to develop next-generation oral biologics for obesity, diabetes, and related metabolic conditions. The company's vision is to empower patients with a choice of how to take their medicine by making oral delivery a viable option for a wide range of therapeutic modalities.