Lab Manager

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, is seeking a highly organized and motivated Sr Research Support Specialist to join the Periodontics research laboratory in the Department of Periodontics and Endodontics. The Lab Manager will oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, coordinate research activities and data management, and maintain regulatory and safety compliance.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Renato Casarin, the researcher will supervise and train research staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, public health, or a related science field.
• Experience working in a research laboratory or research program.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices and ability to follow all Biosafety Level 2 ( BSL-2) requirements.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Coordinate research activities and data management.
• Maintain regulatory and safety compliance.
• Supervise and train research staff and students.

Skills

Lab management

Data management

IACUC training

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, public health, or a related science field

Master’s degree in biomedical, oral health, public health, or related field

Tools

REDCap

Excel

R

SPSS

Stata

Job description

Department Department of Periodontics and Endodontics

The University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, is seeking a highly organized and motivated Sr Research Support Specialist to join the Periodontics research laboratory in the Department of Periodontics and Endodontics. The laboratory studies exposures relate to oral and systemic outcomes, including animal studies and human translational research.

The Lab Manager will:

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations,
• coordinate research activities and data management,
• maintain regulatory and safety compliance,
• and supervise and train research staff and students.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Renato Casarin, the researcher will be central to keeping the lab’s projects running smoothly, on schedule, and in compliance.

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About the University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, public health, or a related science field.
• Experience working in a research laboratory or research program.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices and ability to follow all Biosafety Level 2 ( BSL -2) requirements.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a biomedical, oral health, public health, or related field.
• Three or more years of experience in research laboratory management, including purchasing, inventory, and equipment oversight.
• Experience with animal research, including mice and rats, and IACUC training.
• Experience with human subjects research, including IRB submissions, informed consent, and HIPAA -compliant data handling.
• Experience with biospecimen collection, processing, and storage (e.g., saliva, plaque, blood) and biorepository tracking.
• Experience with research data management systems such as REDCap, and basic data analysis (e.g., Excel, R, SPSS , or Stata).
• Prior experience supervising or training staff, students, or volunteers.
• CITI certification in human subjects research and Good Clinical Practice.
• Familiarity with oral health, dental, or epidemiological cohort research.

Physical Demands

Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive bench tasks, and lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment in a BSL -2 environment

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $50,000 – $60,000

Additional Salary Information

Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

8:30 A.M – 5:00 P.M.

Campus

Campus South Campus

Occasional early-morning, evening, or weekend hours may be required to accommodate participant visits and time-sensitive specimen processing.

This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Background Check Required

Yes

Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Title

Assistant Professor, Dept of Periodontics and Endodontics

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Contact Phone

716-829-2049

References

Number of references required 3

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].