Research Assistant - Department of Comparative Pathobiology

Overview

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.

What You'll Do

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.

Conducts specialized laboratory experiments

Develops research study design, techniques and protocols in collaboration with Principal Investigator

Reviews results and suggests modifications to experiments and protocols where necessary

Oversees collection and data entry of results

Analyzes and interprets data and drafts results of experiments

Writes summaries and material for presentation and publication

What We're Looking For

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

Pay Range

Minimum $50,500.00, Midpoint $63,200.00, Maximum $75,800.00

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

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.

Conducts specialized laboratory experiments

Develops research study design, techniques and protocols in collaboration with Principal Investigator

Reviews results and suggests modifications to experiments and protocols where necessary

Oversees collection and data entry of results

Analyzes and interprets data and drafts results of experiments

Writes summaries and material for presentation and publication

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