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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.

 

The Tearney Laboratory (www.tearneylab.org) at the Massachusetts General Hospital is a multidisciplinary research laboratory that invents, designs and validates innovative optical and ultrasonic diagnostic imaging technologies in clinical studies. The Tearney lab develops microscopy catheters in house and uses them to diagnose various diseases including those in the GI tract and the heart. Ultimately the focus of our lab is to conduct microscopy of entire human body in vivo. The clinical manufacturing and regulatory team is key to the translation of our technologies from bench to bedside. A critical member to this team, the Research Engineering Technician, assembles and tests imaging catheters used in clinical research. 

 

Job Summary

Will be responsible for assembling devices for multiple clinical applications. The assembly of all components and sub-assemblies will be performed using drawings, bills of materials, and written instructions. Fabrication work will involve precise polishing and alignment of optical components. Will also be responsible for testing and troubleshooting all sub-assemblies and final assemblies. Conduct in-process quality checks to ensure that established quality standards are met.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Assemble and pressure test microfluidic devices.

-In collaboration with senior staff or Principal Investigator write experimental protocols and document methods and results in accordance with standard laboratory processes with close attention to detail.

-Collect and record study data, synthesize and interpret information obtained from graphs, charts, laboratory experiments, statistical summaries and other data collection methods.

-Prepare written reports on research status, technical procedures, and research protocols. Must maintain a laboratory notebook with detailed description of experiments, statistical and graphic summaries of findings and possible conclusions

-Prepare and present informal and formal reports for group and lab meetings.

-Maintain and order supplies for the entire lab and implement lab safety protocols.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Engineering required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Directly related experience with microfluidic device research and application. 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to prioritize tasks as well as set and meet deadlines.
- Able to work carefully, accurately and consistently with instruction or from protocol.
- Proficiency in math, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet searches required as well as knowledge of computer hardware and printers.
- Ability to report problems and work with others to troubleshoot problems.
- Ability to work with small devices and micro flow systems.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$17.16 - $24.57/Hourly

 

Grade

4

 

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EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation 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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