Corneal Endothelium Research Scientist: From Idea to Bench

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo’s Department of Ophthalmology at the Buffalo VA Medical Center seeks a Research Scientist to join Dr. Sangita Patel’s lab. The role focuses on corneal endothelium physiology, extracellular matrix studies, and responses to cell injury, moving ideas toward bench work and guiding future investigation.

You will establish protocols, perform experiments, analyze data, prepare reports and publications, and mentor junior team members in a collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Establishing new protocols for research ideas
• Performing and troubleshooting experimental protocols
• Analyzing and interpreting data and preparing for presentation
• Preparing reports and publications
• Human and cow eye dissections
• Teaching and guiding junior laboratory team members
• General laboratory maintenance/upkeep activities

Job description

University at Buffalo’s Department of Ophthalmology at the Buffalo VA Medical Center seeks a Research Scientist to join Dr. Sangita Patel’s lab. The role focuses on corneal endothelium physiology, extracellular matrix studies, and responses to cell injury, moving ideas toward bench work and guiding future investigation.

You will establish protocols, perform experiments, analyze data, prepare reports and publications, and mentor junior team members in a collaborative lab environment.