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Co-Op Student

Part-time

Mass General Brigham

Boston, MAPart-time$17.71–24.28/hrPosted 3 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.71–24.28/hr
Location
Boston, MA
Role Type
Co-op
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Co-op Student will learn protein production, purification and labeling techniques, glycan microarray analysis, cell culture, and fundamental principles of biochemistry, cell biology, and laboratory procedures. The student will work in an open lab environment alongside several research laboratories and meet weekly with Dr. Stowell. The role is onsite at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Healthcare InterestCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizationTime ManagementConfidential Information HandlingBasic Computer SoftwareAdaptabilityTeamworkHealthcare RegulationsPrivacy Laws

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentRelevant Healthcare-Related Program Enrollment0+ Years Experience

Full job description

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 Co-op Student will learn protein production, purification and labeling techniques, glycan microarray analysis and general features of cell culture. This will allow Co-op Student to learn fundamental principles of biochemistry, cell biology and scientific procedures in the lab.

As part of an open lab format, Co-op Student will interact with everyone on the research floor, which includes the laboratories of Mel Feany, Jon Aster, Connie Arthur, Chris French and Li Chai. Dr. Arthur’s lab in particular is right next to the Stowell lab and will provide a great opportunity for additional exposure and experience.

Dr. Stowell will meet with trainee every week at 8 AM on Monday morning for 1 hour. Dr. Stowell’s office will be open to student at any other time that student would like to meet.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required

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

Experience Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a relevant degree or diploma in a healthcare-related field. 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

77 Avenue Louis Pasteur

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Temporary

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $17.71 - $24.28/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.

EEO Statement:

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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,929 open Researcher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17.71–24.28/hr
  • Massachusetts median$24–36/hr30 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–36/hr379 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $21/hr, is 32% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($31/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Researcher hourly ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 294 open Researcher jobs in Massachusetts and 4,929 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Researcher postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 1,649 postings).
Education
3,337 of the 4,929 open Researcher jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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