Laboratory Manager, Biochemistry

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo seeks a Research Support Specialist to manage day-to-day lab operations in the Biochemistry Department of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The role combines hands-on laboratory work with mentoring students, supporting chromatin research and protein–DNA interaction studies.

The successful candidate will own lab health, train undergraduates and graduate researchers at the bench, and contribute to genomics assays such as ChIP-exo, MNase-seq, and ATAC-seq

Qualifications

• Own the operational health of the lab and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers at the bench.
• Work on high-resolution genomic assays and data interpretation

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab health, safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Train and supervise students and researchers in bench techniques.

Skills

Lab management

Mentoring

Genomics

Tools

ChIP-exo

MNase-seq

ATAC-seq

Job description

Research Support Specialist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. William K.M. Lai, in the Department of Biochemistry at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences for a scientist who wants to run a laboratory as well as work in one. The role pairs hands‑on research with day‑to‑day management of a genomics lab studying the organization of chromatin and the protein–DNA interactions that control gene expression. The research pairs high‑resolution genomic assays (e.g., ChIP‑exo, MNase‑seq, and ATAC‑seq) with computational method development for interpreting the resulting data at scale, using various model systems (i.e., Saccharomyces cerevisiae, human cell lines) and in vitro protein binding. The successful candidate will own the operational health of the lab and will train and mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers at the bench. The Lai lab provides a collegial environment and has trained a diverse group of people over the years. We welcome scientists from all backgrounds and we mentor trainees at all levels.

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