Job Description

Overview

The Department of Comparative Pathobiology (CPB) supports faculty and staff who teach, conduct research, and provide diagnostic services to the small and large animal hospitals as well as outside organizations. Educational areas of emphasis include Clinical Skills, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Biochemistry, Organ Systems and Pathophysiology, and Veterinary Pathology. Research areas include reproductive biology, neuroscience, and biotechnology. Faculty provide anatomic and clinical pathology diagnostic services through the Cummings Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, which supports patient care
by the school’s hospitals.

The Comparative Pathology and Genomics Shared Resources (CPGSR) is housed in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology (CPB). The Histology portion of the CPGSR includes an IntelliPath Autostainer, Leica Bond, Midi II Panoramic Fluorescence Slide Scanner, and a fully equipped histology lab. The Genomics portion of the CPGSR includes spatial profiling and analysis of RNA and DNA, (e.g., using Nanostring GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler, Nanostring CosMx Spatial Molecular Imager, nCounter Max, Illumina NextSeq 2000, 10X chromium controller, Agilent tapestation and Biomek i7 liquid handling
system) Although the CPGSR is housed in CPB, the director of the Histology portion of the CPGSR, also supervisor for this role, has a primary appointment in the Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health and secondary appointment in CPB (Amanda Martinot).

What You'll Do

This position will be in the Comparative Pathology and Genomics Shared Resource laboratory with a focus on histology laboratory support. It will involve a variety laboratory-related tasks under the general supervision of Dr. Amanda Martinot at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. The primary tasks include assisting with ongoing experiments submitted to the laboratory, which may include tissue trimming/processing/embedding, labeling of slides and cassettes (blocks), and performing slide staining (routine H&E, special stains, immunohistochemistry, and/or RNAScope). This position offers training in slide cutting and preparation (microtomy). Additional tasks include general lab maintenance, assisting with record keeping and ordering supplies,  sample cataloging, and managing requests from internal and external users. The position will require substantial data recording and maintenance of lab records. The individual will be expected to take on new and/or additional duties as skills improve and/or as lab needs change. Individual will need to be comfortable with digital data record keeping.

Essential Functions in this role include:

• Histology project-related tasks, including labeling slides and cassettes, performing slide stains (routine, special stains, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization), performing QC of completed slides under direction of the CPGSR director or other anatomic pathologist, scanning completed slides, and packaging and shipping processed tissues and completed slides.
• Laboratory maintenance-related tasks, including ordering supplies, keeping updated supply inventory and laboratory records, performing routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, and communicating with external and internal users. 
• Genomics project-related tasks, including RNA/DNA/protein isolation, PCR, NGS library preparation, and sample QC
• Digital data recording; processing request and creating quotes in iLabs; sample tracking (LIMS), digital data entry (Lab Archives)

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience as typically acquired by At least one year of laboratory experience performing bench techniques (molecular biology, microbiology, or immunology) and a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in biological sciences
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Be highly motivated to learn new methods, well-organized, very careful and willing to accurately follow detailed instructions/protocols.
• No previous tissue processing, microtomy, or NGS library preparation experience is required, however the successful candidate will have previous experience in bench laboratory techniques (e.g. pipetting, PCR, reagent/solution preparation, dilutions, etc).

Pay Range


Minimum $20.10, Midpoint $23.90, Maximum $27.70




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 [email protected]. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at

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