Research Engineer (Jonas Lab)
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Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
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
We are seeking a highly motivated Biomedical or Mechanical Engineer to support the development of novel interventional medical devices. These devices integrate needle/catheter engineering optical imaging and implantable microdevices to improve precision in cancer diagnostics and treatment.Key Responsibilities
Design and prototype medical needles catheters and microdevices using CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks Fusion 360)
Fabricate parts using CNC machining 3D printing and related tools
Assemble and test devices for preclinical (ex vivo/in vivo) and early-stage clinical use
Collaborate with physicians scientists and engineers across oncology optical imaging and device development
Support in vivo studies in coordination with the interventional radiology and tumor biology teams
Assist with regulatory documentation and submissions for IRB and FDA pathways (e.g. IDE)
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Experience
Experience in device engineering in a hospital industry or academic 1-2 years preferred and Experience in medical engineering 0-1 year preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong CAD/modeling skills (Fusion 360 SolidWorks or similar)
- Hands-on experience with CNC machining and rapid prototyping
- Familiarity with catheter or needle-based device development
- Experience with 3D printing for functional prototypes
- Knowledge of medical device regulatory processes (e.g. risk assessments design controls IRB/FDA submission support)
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple prototyping tasks in parallel
Location & Time Commitment
- Based in Boston/Cambridge MA
- Full-time preferred; part-time or flexible options available for the right candidate
- Must be available for regular in-person lab work (device assembly/testing support for experiments)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Skill in management of engineering projects and/or personnel.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team of scientist engineers and medical doctors.
- Ability to diagnose and solve technical and/or system problems of moderate complexity.
- Computer literacy to the level of at least word processing spreadsheets databases graphics statistics engineering tools and programming.
- Skill in technical writing.
- Experience using fabrication tools.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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Pay Range
$50502.40 - $82014.40/AnnualGrade
6EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
