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

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 - Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required.
• 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)

About Us

You will join a collaborative, fast-paced research environment that includes engineers, optical scientists, tumor biologists, and clinicians/interventional radiologists. Our lab supports cutting-edge medical device development from early-stage prototyping to first-in-human trials.

 

 

Onsite

 

221 Longwood Avenue

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$49,504.00 - $72,404.80/Annual

 

Grade

6

 

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.

 

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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