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Northeastern

Global research university with co-op education

Temporary Lab Instructor

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/14/2026
$30/hr
Entry
Boston, MA, USA
In Person
Training

About the job

Requirements
  • Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to recall case information as cued by students in role-play situations.
  • Ability to solve problems and work well under pressure.
  • Willingness to work an intermittent schedule as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with pharmacy and medical simulation labs in the Bouve College of Health Sciences.
  • Portray all the characteristics of a real patient.
  • Simulate specific emotions, behaviors, and disease symptoms.
  • Engage in patient-provider role-playing with health professions students.
  • Be on campus during scheduled times, typically between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; work one or multiple activities that typically last between two and eight hours.

About the company

Northeastern is a global research university focused on experiential learning and discovery. It combines classroom study with professional work through its extensive cooperative education program, allowing students to alternate between academics, paid internships, research, service, and global study in 100 countries. Its approach links education to real-world problems, supported by collaborations across campuses in Boston, Charlotte, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Toronto, and satellite sites in Burlington and Nahant. The university’s research agenda is use-inspired, addressing health, security, and sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary teams and institutes. Northeastern aims to prepare graduates with practical experience while advancing knowledge to tackle global issues across multiple disciplines.

Company Size

51-200

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Headquarters

New York City, New York

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What believers are saying

  • The July 2026 New York City campus launch expands admissions, brand, and employer access immediately.
  • The 840 Columbus residence hall adds 1,215 beds, supporting Boston enrollment growth through 2027.
  • Massachusetts awarded Northeastern $207,538.62 in FY26 safety research funding, validating its public-policy research engine.

What critics are saying

  • March 2025 hiring slowdowns and conservative FY26 budgets signal ongoing cost pressure.
  • Loss of two USAID grants in 2025 cuts research revenue and weakens federally funded labs.
  • Trade-secret litigation and Stephen Stoute appeals distract leadership and can escalate legal costs in FY27.

What makes Northeastern unique

  • Northeastern fused Marymount Manhattan on July 9, 2026, adding a New York City degree-granting campus.
  • Its co-op model still dominates experiential learning, anchoring employer relationships across campuses.
  • The network spans Boston, Oakland, London, and New York, widening student mobility and recruiting reach.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Wellness Program
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan