Sr. Research Engineer

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<br>Responsible for leading and contributing to cutting-edge research projects that advance medical knowledge and support the development of innovative healthcare technologies by designing, implementing, and optimizing experimental setups, as well as collaborating with researchers, physicians, and other interdisciplinary teams.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>No<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Lead research projects, collaborating with principal investigators and research teams to define project objectives, milestones, and timelines. <br>
-Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and researchers involved in the projects. <br>
-Design, develop, and optimize experimental setups and devices that address specific research questions and support data collection and analysis. <br>
-Implement data acquisition systems and software for experimental data collection and analysis. <br>
-Collaborate with researchers to process and interpret data, applying statistical methods and engineering tools to draw meaningful conclusions. <br>
-Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instruments. <br>
-Collaborate with physicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals to integrate engineering solutions into medical research and healthcare applications. <br>
-Develop prototypes and conduct validation studies to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and safety of engineered systems and devices. <br>

 

Qualifications

Education
Master's Degree Biomedical Engineering required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study required or Doctorate Related Field of Study preferred

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

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Research Engineering Experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and their application to medical research and healthcare technologies.
- Familiarity with medical device regulations and quality assurance practices is advantageous.
- Proficiency in engineering software, data analysis tools, and programming languages relevant to research.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders in a hospital and research setting.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply innovative solutions to research challenges.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• 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 Senior Research Engineer will work within the fabrication team, which includes mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, imaging specialists, and micro/nanofabrication experts. Work will encompass the design, fabrication, and testing of medical devices, with a strong emphasis on novel drug delivery systems. This includes hands-on microfabrication, 3D printing (SLA and FDM), CNC milling, injection molding, laser micromachining, and other fabrication/testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Work with postdocs to design prototype medical devices and drug delivery systems
• Operate and maintain mechanical fabricatio