Temporary Job, Research Gastroenterology at Partner's Healthcare in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
The Traverso lab is focused on translational medicine. Our main goal is to help people through the use of medicine and engineering. Research projects involve medical devices that can range from diagnostic, drug delivery, surgical, and implantable devices.


Dr. Giovanni Traverso is a Physician-Scientist who is an Assistant Professor at MIT Mechanical Engineering, and an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and the Division of Gastroenterology at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH).
This position will require direct on-boarding and will be stationed at a satellite facility of the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Cambridge, but will involve work with a multidisciplinary team from across the different MIT/Harvard/BWH institutions.



Qualifications



Position Overview:



In this role, you will work with a multidisciplinary group of researchers on drug delivery systems. You will work with a NEU alumnus to run and maintain multiple 3D printers (SLA, DLP, Polyjet and FDM), a CNC mill, a laser cutter, and other mechanical fabrication/testing equipment.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Responsibilities:



• Work with PhD students and postdocs to design prototype drug delivery systems via 3D printing/machining


• Operate and maintain mechanical fabrication/testing equipment


• Formulate and perform chemical/mechanical characterization of polymeric materials for drug delivery


• Execute statistical analysis of experiments


• Summarize and document research results/findings



Required Qualifications & Skills:



Pursuing a B.S. or equivalent in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field; at least 6 months of relevant experience (co-op and internships considered). An ideal candidate will have a research background in biomedical engineering as well as hands-on experience/rapid prototyping skills, but training to gain further skills will be available. Candidates with relevant experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:


• CAD/CAM (SolidWorks or Fusion360)


• Biomedical device design and development


• Material characterization (biomaterials and plastics, experience with Instron testing machines a plus)


• Additive manufacturing/3D Printing (FDM and SLA)


• Subtractive manufacturing (manual and CNC machining)


• Plastic injection molding (extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding)


• Drug delivery/pharmaceutical sciences


Candidate must have self-motivation and willingness to learn new tools and techniques; strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; comfort summarizing and reporting results to interdisciplinary researchers; commitment to exceeding standards and producing accurate, high-quality work; meticulous attention to detail; practiced documentation skills; and ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.



Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


65 Landsdowne Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.



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