Research Associate II - Traverso Lab

General information

Location

Cambridge, MA

Ref #

43971

Job Family

Research

Workplace

On-Site

Date published

04/02/2026

Time Type

Part time

Pay Range

$58,000.00/yr - $80,667.00/yr

Description & Requirements

In this role, you will be part of the fabrication team at The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, comprised of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, imaging specialists, and microfabrication and micro/nano technology experts. The work with this multidisciplinary group of researchers will cover design, fabrication, and testing of medical devices with a specific focus on novel drug delivery devices. The position also covers many aspects of design and fabrication, including work with microfabrication, 3D printers (SLA and FDM), CNC milling, injection molding, laser micromachining, and many other mechanical fabrication/testing equipment.

Responsibilities:

Work with postdocs to design prototype medical devices and drug delivery systems
Operate and maintain mechanical fabrication/testing equipment
Formulate and perform chemical/mechanical characterization of polymeric materials for drug delivery
Execute statistical analysis of experiments
Summarize and document research results/findings

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Pursuing a research position post-graduation from a B.S or M.S., or equivalent in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field
At least 6 months of relevant experience (co-op and internships considered).
An ideal candidate will have a research background in biomedical engineering as well as hands-on experience/rapid prototyping skills, but training to gain further skills will be available.

Candidates with relevant experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

CAD/CAM (SolidWorks or Fusion360)
Biomedical device design and development
Material characterization (biomaterials and plastics, experience with Instron testing machines)
Additive manufacturing/3D Printing (FDM and SLA)
Subtractive manufacturing (manual and CNC machining)
Plastic injection molding (extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding)
Instron mechanical testing
Documentation skills and skills in writing standard operating procedures
Multiphysics simulations (ex. COMSOL) - (preferred)
Spray coating (preferred)
Drug delivery/pharmaceutical sciences (preferred)
Microfabrication background (preferred)
Matlab/Arduino programming (preferred)

Candidate must have self-motivation and willingness to learn new tools and techniques; strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; comfort summarizing and reporting results to interdisciplinary researchers; commitment to exceeding standards and producing accurate, high-quality work; meticulous attention to detail; practiced documentation skills; and ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.

The expected base pay range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, qualifications, and other factors permissible by law.

At Broad, your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one, this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program, among other Broad benefits.

The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Should you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@broadinstitute.org for assistance.

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