Coop, Research

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is partnering with Mass General Brigham to offer a full-time on-site co-op in Boston. This position provides hands-on experience within a dynamic healthcare research environment and contributes to ongoing translational projects.

You will participate in designing experiments, preparing coatings and formulations, and analyzing data under the supervision of senior researchers at the Laboratory for Translational Engineering.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in STEM fields is required.
• Strong wet-lab or experimental research experience is preferred.
• Experience with optical microscopy or quantitative imaging is advantageous.
• Familiarity with biomaterials, coatings, polymers, hydrogels, colloids, or aqueous formulations.
• Experience with image analysis or quantitative data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing experiments with living biological samples.
• Developing reliable protocols for sample handling, treatment, storage, and recovery.
• Preparing and applying coatings and aqueous formulations.
• Investigating polymers, hydrogels, surfactants, colloids, and other candidate materials.
• Performing optical microscopy and quantitative image analysis.
• Developing methods to evaluate viability, morphology, behavior, and functional recovery.
• Analyzing experimental data and identifying relationships across variables.
• Collaborating with researchers developing automation, imaging, and data-analysis tools.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Basic computer skills

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Strong organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate or graduate STEM student

Tools

Optical microscopy

Image analysis software

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Summary

Responsible for supporting the delivery of patient care, participate in administrative tasks, and assist in various healthcare projects. Provide you with valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare environment and contribute to your professional development.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Provide assistance to patients and their families, answering questions and addressing concerns within your scope of knowledge.
• Assist in scheduling patient appointments, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and optimal patient flow.
• Responsible for supporting the delivery of patient care, participate in administrative tasks, and assist in various healthcare projects.
• Valuable hands‑on experience in a dynamic healthcare environment and contribute to your professional development.
• Help with data entry and maintaining electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Qualifications Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials: Experience currently enrolled as a student pursuing a relevant degree or diploma in a healthcare-related field. 0-1 year required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interest in the healthcare industry and a desire to gain practical experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Proficient in using basic computer software.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute as part of a healthcare team.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and privacy laws is an asset.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements...

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Laboratory for Translational Engineering

Lead by Dr. Giovanni Traverso, the project seeks to understand and control interactions using coatings, aqueous formulations, soft-material design, microscopy, and quantitative experimentation. A full-time on-site co-op in Boston.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing experiments with living biological samples.
• Developing reliable protocols for sample handling, treatment, storage, and recovery.
• Preparing and applying coatings and aqueous formulations.
• Investigating polymers, hydrogels, surfactants, colloids, and other candidate materials.
• Performing optical microscopy and quantitative image analysis.
• Developing methods to evaluate viability, morphology, behavior, and functional recovery.
• Analyzing experimental data and identifying relationships across biological, material, and environmental variables.
• Collaborating with researchers developing automation, imaging, and data-analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate students in mechanical engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or related disciplines.
• Strong candidates will have several of the following: general wet-laboratory or experimental research experience.
• Experience designing, conducting, or troubleshooting experiments.
• Experience with optical microscopy or quantitative biological imaging.
• Familiarity with biomaterials, coatings, polymers, hydrogels, colloids, or aqueous formulations.
• Experience with image analysis or quantitative data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and careful experimental documentation.
• Prior experience with the specific biological system is not required.
• Interest in conducting experiments, working across traditional disciplinary boundaries, and independently solving open-ended problems.

Remote Type

Onsite. Work Location: 20 Shattuck Street. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0. Employee Type: Per Diem. Work Shift: Day (United States of America).

Pay Range

$17.71 - $24.28/Hourly Grade 2

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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