Research Engineer - Radiology Jonas Lab

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)

 

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required

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

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)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skill in management of engineering projects and/or personnel.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team of scientist, engineers and medical doctors.
- Ability to diagnose and solve technical and/or system problems of moderate complexity.
- Computer literacy to the level of at least word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, statistics, engineering tools and programming.
- Skill in technical writing.
- Experience using fabrication tools.

 

 

Onsite

 

221 Longwood Avenue

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$50,502.40 - $82,014.40/Annual

 

Grade

6

 

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