Manager, Integrated Bioprocessing and FoodTech Core

Manager, Integrated Bioprocessing and Food Tech Core

The Manager, Integrated Bioprocessing and Food Tech Core 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 and D workflows. The position is well-suited for candidates with experience in academic cores, pilot-scale facilities, biotechnology companies, or food and materials industry R and D organizations.

Core Operations and Scientific Oversight:
Oversee day-to-day operations across all core modules; ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality technical workflows; manage inventory and instrument calibration and maintenance;

Personnel Management and Training:
Supervise, hire, mentor, and evaluate core staff; set training standards and performance expectations.

User Engagement and Industry Partnerships:
Serve as primary point of contact for faculty, startups, and industry partners; execute on user agreements; consult on experimental design and scale-up strategies.

Budget, Pricing and Cost Recovery:
Manage budgets, service pricing, utilization tracking, billing, and cost-recovery models.

Equipment and Strategic Development:
Plan equipment acquisition, oversee maintenance and calibration, and support expansion of new service offerings.

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, pilot-scale, or shared research facilities.

Strong leadership, project management, and customer-facing communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in relevant fields
• Experience working in industry or industry-academic hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with scale-up, regulated research, food safety, or manufacturing-adjacent operations.
• Experience launching or expanding shared research or service platforms.

Pay Range

Minimum $74,000.00, Midpoint $92,500.00, Maximum $ Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.