Job Description

Overview

The Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health (IDGH) combines four important areas of expertise within Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. These are public/population health, international medicine, wildlife and conservation medicine, and infectious disease research. The alignment of these areas promotes cross-disciplinary strengths that are important in achieving the department's goal of improving human, animal and ecosystem health locally, nationally and globally. Much of the research in the department aims to advance understanding of the ecology, biology, and host interaction of pathogens and to use this information to develop approaches to therapy and disease prevention.

What You'll Do

This position will involve a variety of laboratory, field research, and computational work under the supervision of the principal investigator and laboratory staff. The research concerns the genetics and immunology of infectious disease in wildlife with a focus on SARS-CoV-2 and influenza disease ecology. Responsibilities will include providing assistance to senior lab personnel in the collection of samples; genetic and molecular analysis of biological samples; assisting with the growth and isolation of viral pathogens from collected samples; performing laboratory assays (including tissue culture, immunoassays, PCR, protein purification, etc.) as needed; data recording and analysis; helping with preparation of laboratory reports; assisting with general lab maintenance, stocking, and upkeep; and training students and new personnel. Periodic meetings with the PI and laboratory supervisors will guide an understanding of experiment needs, special instructions, etc. The individual will be expected to take on new and/or additional duties as needed, be resourceful, self-motivated and communicate as a team player. Some weekend work and late evening work may be required. Field work may require overnight stays or extended trips. This is a limited term appointment lasting through July.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in science and 1-3 years of related laboratory experience OR Master’s degree and up to one year laboratory experience.
• Required computer/technical skills: Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and biostatistics
• Valid US driver’s license. 

Additional Preferred Experience, Education, etc.

• Masters degree preferred.
• Knowledge of basic genetics and molecular biology and experience with common laboratory instrumentation and biochemical protocols is expected. Knowledge of organization and management of laboratory operation, knowledge of lab safety practices.
• Knowledge of Apple and PC computer systems.
• Skills in preparing complex solutions, working independently, working in a laboratory environment, conducting inventory and ordering laboratory supplies, and sterile technique and animal experimentation.
• Skills with working with small animal models.
• Ability to accurately collect and record data with an emphasis on precision and detail; to work in compliance with quality assurance control and biosafety procedures; to assist with training laboratory techniques to students at high school, college and graduate levels; to perform and refine laboratory techniques starting from published protocols; to analyze data on both Apple and PC computer systems.

Pay Range


Minimum $48,500.00, Midpoint $60,750.00, Maximum $73,000.00




Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

About Tufts University

This is Tufts. Tufts is a student-centered research university with a constellation of world-class schools encompassing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong learning programs. Across the university, students satisfy their intellectual curiosity, jump-start rewarding careers, and unlock bright, promising futures. Through rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to civic engagement and leadership, our community of students, faculty, and staff collaborate across four Massachusetts campuses to build a brighter world (Medford/Somerville, Grafton, Boston-Chinatown, and Boston-Fenway). Our employees light the way. Tufts develops innovative solutions for the most complex global challenges of our time through teaching, research, and an unparalleled investment in civic engagement. In administration and operations, in dining centers and in labs, every employee plays a role in our mission for a better, brighter world. At Tufts, the work you do matters. So do you. Enjoy flexible and remote opportunities, innovative benefits, and an inclusive, welcoming, collaborative culture that supports you. Develop your skills. Take classes. Advance your career. ... Do work that makes you proud in a community you love. All while taking great care of yourself and the people who matter most. We’re all in on creating an anti-racist culture of belonging. Across Tufts, we’ve deepened our commitment to making the university a truly inclusive place. Where every member of our community contributes and feels like they belong. Where diverse perspectives are seen as our strength, and great ideas are always heard. In offices, labs, classrooms, and beyond, we’re doing this work together, knowing it is the foundation of our mission to create a brighter world. An innovative university needs resourceful people who make things happen. Here, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword, colleagues actually care, and community means everything. Sound appealing? Come join us. Choose a campus and find the role that fits you. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at

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