Research Assistant - Department of Comparative Pathobiology

Tufts University • Grafton, MA

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About The Position

The Research Assistant works in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology, which supports veterinary medical education, interdisciplinary biomedical research, laboratory animal medicine, and diagnostic pathology. In collaboration with a Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant develops and modifies research techniques and protocols, contributes to research design, and independently conducts specialized laboratory experiments. The role includes overseeing data collection and entry, analyzing and interpreting results, recommending changes to experiments and protocols, and preparing summaries and materials for presentations and publications. The Research Assistant may also supervise or direct the work of others and help manage laboratory operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science and 3–5 years of related laboratory experience, or a master's degree and up to one year of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with advanced laboratory techniques and procedures, data interpretation, and statistical analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey experimental procedures, results, and challenges effectively.
• Some brief evening and weekend work may be requested.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in science.
• 1–3 years of experience working with animals and colony management.
• 1–3 years of experience performing flow cytometry, cell cultures, and working with pathogens at BSL-2.
• 1–3 years of experience publishing scientific research and writing grant proposals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized laboratory experiments.
• Develop research study designs, techniques, and protocols in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
• Review results and suggest modifications to experiments and protocols when necessary.
• Oversee collection and data entry of results.
• Analyze and interpret data and draft experimental results.
• Write summaries and materials for presentation and publication.
• May supervise or provide work direction to others in the laboratory and help manage laboratory operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level