Coop, Research Department Of Medicine Gastroenterology - (Job Number: )
Pay Competitive
Location Bwh 65 Landsdowne/Cambridge
Employment type Temporary
Job Description- Req#:
We are seeking a cooperative (co-op) education student, full-time, in the Traverso Lab at Brigham and Women's Hospital with a background in drug delivery, chemical engineering, chemistry, and/or material science. Our group is interested in the design of systems for next generation cell therapy. Specifically, the student will be involved in the design of formulations for the delivery of mRNA, characterization of these materials through physicochemical and biochemical assays, and understanding their impact on RNA delivery. Primary responsibilities include materials synthesis and physicochemical characterization and in vitro testing of materials on cells/tissues.
Our research group consists of chemists, biologists, engineers, pharmaceutical scientists, and physicians and focuses on developing clinically relevant solutions to a host of challenges such as infectious diseases and cancer. Hence, our group provides the students the opportunity to engage across scientific disciplines and grow as scientists by conducting research in an exciting environment.
! !The candidate should be a student enrolled in a B.S./M.A. program or equivalent in biomedical engineering, material science, chemical engineering, bioengineering or a related field. The candidate should have experience in at least two of the following areas:
Mammalian cell culture
General biological characterization techniques such as flow cytometry, PCR, western blotting, microscopy
Chemical synthesis and characterization techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)/ high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)/ gel permeation chromatography (GPC) etc.
In vivo experimentation
Training to gain further skills will be available.
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.
! !BWH 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.
BWH 65 Landsdowne (BWHCambridgeLandsdowne)
65 Lansdowne Street
Cambridge , 02139
About the company
Mass General Brigham is a Boston-based non-profit hospital and physicians network that includes Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, two of the nation's most prestigious teaching institutions.