Research Co-Op

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

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. (6 months Co-Op Position) The Men's Health Lab at Brigham & Women's Hospital (Longwood Campus) is seeking a motivated bench scientist for a paid 6-month co-op performing hands-on translational research. Our group studies the binding dynamics of steroid hormones (testosterone, estradiol, etc) with their cognate binding proteins using a wide array of in vitro techniques. Our goal is to improve patient outcomes in clinical endocrinology by filling critical gaps in our understanding of hormone transport. The accepted applicant will assist and work alongside two postdoctoral fellows in the course of laboratory experiments and will have the opportunity to design their own short-term project. The Men's Health Lab is affiliated with the Boston Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC) for Function-Promoting Therapies, placing us within a highly collaborative community of interdisciplinary researchers and clinicians. 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.

Requirements

• Academic background in biochemistry, biology, biophysics, or similar
• Laboratory experience
• Competency in one or more data analysis packages (R, Matlab, Graphpad, or similar)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a relevant degree or diploma in a healthcare-related field.
• 0-1 year required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in optical methods (fluorescence assays, UV/Vis, CD, stopped-flow, etc)
• Experience in immunoassays (ELISA) and equilibrium dialysis
• Cell / Tissue culture
• Microscopy Experience
• Familiarity with Structural Biology (x-ray diffraction and cryo-EM)

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees