Co-Op Student

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.

 

Co-Op Student interning in Dr. David Walt's lab

 

Job Summary

The research student program at the Walt Lab offers trainees an immersive, hands-on research experience focused on biomarker detection and assay development, with applications in neurodegenerative disease research and related fields. Research Student are introduced to foundational and progressively advanced lab techniques and scientific inquiry within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Through direct experimental training, participation in lab meetings, departmental seminars, and one-on-one mentoring, trainees will build a strong foundation in experimental design, data analysis, and technical skills, preparing them to make meaningful contributions to scientific research.

The student will:
Understand basic of machine learning classification in the context of basic metabolic testing and clinical blood counts to hematological diseases and pregnancy-associated disorders; develop pipelines for data cleaning, data handling, and their integration with classifiers.

As time permits: gain familiarity with protein quantification using ultra-sensitive techniques such as the HDX and SPX. Be able to perform and understand design principles of next-generation EV analysis, assay validation, and single-molecule enzymology.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

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

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program 0-1 year required and Math, statistics, or programming background of coursework 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic Computer literacy.
- Attention to Detail.
- Good Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Good Customer service skills.

 

 

Onsite

 

60 Fenwood Road

 

0

 

Per Diem

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$17.50 - $21.80/Hourly

 

Grade

2

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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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