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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.
The Department of Molecular Biology (MolBio) at MGH is a world class research community composed of approximately 18 laboratories and more than 250 scientists, staff, and trainees. The department conducts leading edge research in molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, and related disciplines.
Our investigators hold appointments at Harvard Medical School and collaborate closely with the MGH Research Institute and the HMS Department of Genetics, contributing to scientific breakthroughs that advance human health. The department is home to internationally recognized researchers, including Nobel and Lasker Award winners and members of the National Academy of Sciences, reflecting a deep commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and discovery.
Hourly pay rate: $45.17 - $65.74
This role is 40 hours / week
Qualifications
This position requires advanced capabilities in modern application architecture, security, and deployment to ensure continuity of critical departmental systems. The developer will be expected to design and maintain production‑grade, multi‑user web applications; implement secure authentication and authorization workflows, including SSO and integration with enterprise identity providers.
A comprehensive understanding of project and stakeholder management, paired with the ability to formally document technical processes and procedures, will be essential for success in this role. Incumbent expected to collaborate with scientists, administrators, and cross‑functional technical teams to design and develop custom web applications tailored to both administrative and research needs. Drive the adoption of modern web technologies, tools, and methodologies that will improve efficiency and productivity within the department. Own the end-to-end development of features and systems – from architecture and implementation to optimization and long-term maintenance. Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code that adheres to best web development practices and the broader enterprise security standards. Willingness to adapt to learn new technologies and approaches.
Backend and frontend development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and familiarity with modern frameworks (e.g., Linux, React, Vue, Angular, Svelte; PHP is a plus) as well as extensive experience building and working with relational databases. Experience with modern content management systems, including integrating and customizing CMS platforms for dynamic content delivery (Drupal experience is a plus). Familiarity with version control, code reviews, monitoring tools, logging frameworks, and automated deployment practices. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to understand and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences. Able to lead projects and manage stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring successful deadline-driven outcomes are met. Extremely self-motivated, with great time management skills and exceptional attention to detail
Overall Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
Experience that will set the incumbent up for success includes a solid 3-5 years of experience in modern full-stack web development.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Competencies Needed
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Temporary
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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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Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a health insurance plan, physician networks, community health centers, home care, and long-term care services. Mass General Brigham is a nonprofit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. In addition, Mass General Brigham is one of the nation’s leading biomedical research organizations and a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
