Coop, Research

Location: 20 Shattuck Street Boston (Thorn Research Building), United States of America

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?

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 directio