Lab Research Technician - Microbiology & Immunology

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, seeks a Research Technician to support the Microbiology and Immunology department. You will perform routine experiments, follow established protocols, and assist in tissue culture, PCR, DNA extraction, microscopy, and animal work as part of a collaborative research group.

You will record results, maintain equipment, and assist postdocs and students in executing experiments while contributing to animal care and colony management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and at least one year of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques preferred.
• Familiarity with organizing and recording test results.

Responsibilities

• Record test results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Provide technical assistance to postdocs/graduate students and other research staff.
• Assist in small animal handling and surgeries and perform cellular/molecular biology assays.
• Involved in the management and care of the animal colony.
• Maintain lab equipment and prepare stock solutions; place orders as needed.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, seeks a Research Technician to support the Microbiology and Immunology department. You will perform routine experiments, follow established protocols, and assist in tissue culture, PCR, DNA extraction, microscopy, and animal work as part of a collaborative research group.

You will record results, maintain equipment, and assist postdocs and students in executing experiments while contributing to animal care and colony management.