Research Assistant - Department of Comparative Pathobiology

The Department of Comparative Pathobiology provides foundational veterinary medical education, supports a diverse portfolio of research programs, and provides expertise in laboratory animal medicine and diagnostic pathology. Our teaching includes pre-clinical veterinary courses (e.g., Clinical Skills, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Organ Systems and Pathophysiology, General Pathology, Pharmacology, Clinical Pathology, Urinary Diseases, Endocrine Diseases, Gastrointestinal Diseases) and a clinical rotation (Pathology), as well as specialized graduate courses. Our research is often cross-disciplinary in the biomedical sciences, in areas including neuroscience, animal models of disease, infectious disease, ocular oncology, autoimmune disease, and reproductive biology, as well as veterinary education and pedagogy. Faculty who support the Cummings Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory provide diagnostic anatomic and clinical pathology services to the small and animal hospitals at Cummings School as well as outside organizations.

In collaboration with Principal Investigator develops and modifies techniques and protocols and provides input into research design. Works independently performing a wide range of specialized techniques and experiments. Analyzes data, interprets results and assists in writing materials for publication and presentation. May supervise or provide work direction to others in the laboratory and helps manage laboratory operations.

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Bachelor's Degree In science and 3-5 years of related laboratory experience or
• Master's Degree and up to one year 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 effectively convey experimental procedures, results, and challenges
• Some brief evening and weekend work may be requested

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in science
• 1-3 years working with animals and colony management
• 1-3 years Performing flow cytometry, cell cultures, and working with pathogens at BSL-2
• 1-3 years Publication of scientific research and writing grant proposals