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Core Facility Manager - Cell Ag/Food Innovation

Tufts University
Minimum $72,500.00, Midpoint $90,700.00, Maximum $108,900.00
United States, Massachusetts, Medford
200 Boston Avenue (Show on map)
May 20, 2026
Overview The Future Food & Material Innovation Hub is a one-stop-shop for early- to mid-stage innovators in cellular agriculture and related foodtech and biomaterial spaces. The ethos of The Hub is set by Tufts University to collaboratively and inclusively make a difference towards transformative solutions to the most pressing global challenges. The Hub is set to launch in the second half of 2026 with founding business unit pillars including an incubator for startups, a shared-access R&D core facility for prototyping and scale-up, an open access cell bank, and a food systems innovation council. Overarching programming will be developed to facilitate networking, Tufts community, upskilling, and investment opportunities. The Hub is the culmination of nearly a decade of progress and global leadership in these emerging spaces by Tufts University. The Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture (TUCCA) is a global leader in advancing sustainable food and biomaterial systems through biotechnology. TUCCA brings together academic researchers, industry partners, and startups to develop, translate, and scale technologies spanning cell culture, bioprocessing, food science, and applied manufacturing. What You'll Do The Core Facility Manager provides scientific, operational, and business leadership for the Hub service operations at Tufts University. This role oversees daily operations, personnel, budgeting, and external engagement for a multidisciplinary core facility supporting cell culture, bioprocessing, bioanalytical characterization, and culinary R&D workflows. The position is wellsuited for candidates with experience in academic cores, pilotscale facilities, biotechnology companies, or food and materials industry R&D organizations. Core Operations & Scientific Oversight: Oversee daytoday operations across all core modules; ensure safe, compliant, and highquality technical workflows; manage inventory and instrument calibration and maintenance; Personnel Management & Training: Supervise, hire, mentor, and evaluate core staff; set training standards and performance expectations. User Engagement & Industry Partnerships: Serve as primary point of contact for faculty, startups, and industry partners ; execute on user agreements; consult on experimental design and scaleup strategies. Budget, Pricing & Cost Recovery: Manage budgets, service pricing, utilization tracking, billing, and costrecovery models. Equipment & Strategic Development: Plan equipment acquisition, oversee maintenance and calibration, and support expansion of new service offerings. What We're Looking For Basic Requirements: Knowledge and experience typically acquired by: Bachelor's Degree 8+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology, food science, bioengineering, or related fields. Demonstrated experience managing laboratory, pilotscale, or shared research facilities. Strong leadership, project management, and customerfacing communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in relevant fields Experience working in industry or industryacademic hybrid environments. Familiarity with scaleup, regulated research, food safety, or manufacturingadjacent operations. Experience launching or expanding shared research or service platforms. Pay Range Minimum $72,500.00, Midpoint $90,700.00, Maximum $108,900.00 Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.