Hepta Medical is expanding its team to launch its first clinical cases and organize the second phase of Verification to conduct clinical trials in the United States (510(k) regulatory pathway). In this context, the company is looking for its R&D Scientist - Experimental | Intern with a strong interest in hands-on experimental work to support the next key stages in the development of its innovative medical device.

Your missions will include:

• Experimental activities & laboratory work (primary focus across missions): you will carry out most of your tasks in a laboratory environment, executing protocols, testing and performing various manipulations.

• Verification tests (45%): Apply established test protocols in the laboratory, contribute to occasional protocol setup.

• Prototype optimization and data analysis (30%):

  • Following the development of a first catheter version, contribute to optimizing the prototype to make it more flexible and robust, capable of navigating pulmonary bronchial pathways and providing improved real-time ablation control. You will take part in the testing and support the design and validation phases in collaboration with the manufacturers.
  • You will participate in data analysis tasks, including handling datasets in Python.

• Bench testing for preclinical preparation (20%): Prepare and execute preclinical tests in a hospital environment, applying experimental protocols in accordance with applicable medical device regulations and carrying out a wide range of additional laboratory manipulations.

• Perform scientific literature review (5%): Compare experimental results with published data to ensure alignment with the current state of the art.

What Hepta Medical has to offer:

• A young and dynamic work environment within DocCity, home to multiple medtech and biotech startups with engineers and researchers.
• A stimulating workplace where you can quickly grow your skills with guidance from an engineer during the first week of onboarding (tools and processes training).
• The opportunity to be part of an innovative, high-impact project where your ideas will make a real difference.

Candidate profile:

• You are currently pursuing an Engineering degree (Bac +4/5).
• You already have a prior laboratory experience, involving hands-on manipulations.
• You are curious about experimental work and data analysis, and have strong documentation skills.
• You have solid Python skills and can write clean, reliable code.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, 3D Slicer, COMSOL, Autodesk or SQL is a plus.
• You have excellent communication skills in English (C1+, both written and spoken). French is a plus.
• You have strong adaptability, communication, and analytical skills.