Biomaterials Research Lab Technician I

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston seeks an entry-level researcher to join the Harris Orthopaedics Laboratory and support translational biomaterial development for orthopedic applications. The role suits new engineering graduates seeking medical or graduate school experience.

The position emphasizes laboratory formulation, polymer modification, and on-site characterization, with a focus on data collection, safety, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; 3.2 GPA preferred
• 1-2 years prior laboratory experience preferred
• Experience pursuing graduate/medical school advantageous
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures

Responsibilities

• Laboratory formulation including preparation of macromers, polymers, polymer blends, polymeric consolidation.
• Modification of polymers including outside services such as radiation processing.
• Characterization of polymers on-site and local off-site research facilities including drug elution, mechanical and fatigue testing, wear testing, thermal and structural characterization.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Statistical software

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Mass General Brigham in Boston seeks an entry-level researcher to join the Harris Orthopaedics Laboratory and support translational biomaterial development for orthopedic applications. The role suits new engineering graduates seeking medical or graduate school experience.

The position emphasizes laboratory formulation, polymer modification, and on-site characterization, with a focus on data collection, safety, and collaboration across teams.