R&D Neural Engineering Intern

• South San Francisco, California
• Category: Medical Device
• Type: Intern
• Experience: Some Experience
• Salary: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Organization Overview

Presidio Medical is developing a novel Ultra Low Frequency (ULMTM) neuromodulation technology with an initial clinical target of addressing chronic pain, one of the most frequent reasons for doctor’s visits each year. Presidio is led by a highly experienced leadership team with a successful track record of medical device commercialization with deep expertise in pain management and neurostimulation.  This expertise has allowed Presidio to develop a comprehensive design and development plan and move quickly to prototype builds, animal studies, clinical ready product, and into clinical use.  These systems have been used successfully in bench-top and animal studies to confirm proof of concept and preliminary safety profile. The systems have also been used in an initial clinical study with excellent outcomes. The team is now working on the next generation system for additional clinical work. The existing team comprises a highly functional group of motivated, multitalented individuals working toward the company goal of bringing a potentially game-changing technology to fruition for individuals with chronic pain. Presidio Medical is located in South San Francisco.

Job Summary:

The R&D Neural Engineering Intern will develop a novel direction of research into the function of ULFTM therapy and its impact on the nervous system. They would develop, execute, and present results on a project associated with neural engineering and/or neuroscience topics associated with the central or peripheral nervous system. The cutting-edge experiments will help improve understanding and outcomes of the ULFTM neuromodulation system and its impact on biology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with engineering and preclinical team to execute and investigate operation of next generation neuromodulation waveform and device
• Designs experiments, executes tests, collects data, and analyzes results on a suite of neural engineering associated tests to inform and direct internal development and further understanding of mechanism of action
• Interdisciplinary role that works with all departments to learn requirements of key stakeholders to meet the needs of our patients and clinicians.

Qualification Requirements:

Experience:

• Previous industry engineering experience internship, experience in medical devices preferred.

Knowledge/skills/Abilities:

Required

• The ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a spirit of teamwork.
• Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint
• Experience in a biomedical research lab
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data

Nice-to-have

• General knowledge in anatomy and/or biology and/or neuroscience
• Proficiency in programming (Python)
• Experience in finite element method (FEM) and biophysical neuron modeling

Education:

• Working towards Bachelor’s (B.S.), Master’s (M.S.), or PhD degree in Engineering or Science

Physical Demands:

• Varied sitting, standing and walking
• Ability to lift and carry 20lbs. or less

Additional Position Details:

• Position is in South San Francisco.
• Transportation is available between South San Francisco Caltrain or BART stations, but a car is recommended.
• Position is full time (40 hours/week). Scheduling allowances can be made to accommodate necessary coursework.
• On-site training will be provided for all required tasks
• Start and end dates to be determined based on candidate’s schedule requirements