Coop, Research at Mass General Brigham

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, led by Dr. Giovanni Traverso, is seeking a Northeastern co-op student to develop experimental strategies for stabilizing and controlling living biological systems. This is a full-time co-op based on-site in Boston.

Living biological systems are strongly affected by their interactions with surrounding materials and environmental conditions. This project seeks to understand and control those interactions using coatings, aqueous formulations, soft-material design, microscopy, and quantitative experimentation.

The co-op student will take a central role in the day-to-day execution of the project. They will help establish the experimental workflow, conduct systematic studies, evaluate material-based interventions, and investigate the mechanisms governing biological stability and recovery. This is a broad, hands-on role for someone who wants meaningful ownership of an interdisciplinary research project.

Responsibilities may include:

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

We welcome undergraduate and 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. We are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy conducting experiments, working across traditional disciplinary boundaries, and independently solving open-ended problems.

The student will receive close mentorship, participate in regular research meetings, and be encouraged to propose experiments and help shape the scientific direction of the project. The work is expected to contribute to a larger research program and may lead to research presentations or publications.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

20 Shattuck Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $24.28/Hourly

Grade

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

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