Co-op Student - Emerging Technologies, Comparative Medicine

Job Title: Co-op Student - Emerging Technologies, Comparative Medicine
Location: Cambridge, MA
Duration: 06 months

Job Description:

• Join the Emerging Technologies team in Comparative Medicine and contribute to the development of digital in vivo biomarkers and next generation preclinical research technologies.
• You will gain hands on experience with digital home cage monitoring, wearable biosensors, behavioral phenotyping, and data analytics while supporting innovative research programs that advance drug discovery and translational science.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in experiment execution, data collection, data analysis, statistical modeling, and interpretation
• Perform acclimation and some husbandry procedures for laboratory rodents with a focus on wearable technologies
• Help with study logistics including materials, scheduling, inventory to keep operation running smoothly
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and prototype innovative solutions.
• Maintain lab records/documentations and share updates to project leads.

What you ll bring:

• At least one-year of related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience).
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor s or master s program (e.g. Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering)
• Familiarity with data analysis tools preferred (e.g. Python, MATLAB, GraphPad Prism)
• Some rodent experience preferred detailed guidance and training will be provided for each of the specific procedures used
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer:

• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to cutting-edge research and development projects.
• Flexible work hours to accommodate class schedules.
• Supportive team culture and opportunities for growth.
• Note: The worker will be required to handle rodents as part of their responsibilities.