Laboratory Manager, Biochemistry

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Laboratory Manager, Biochemistry to lead and manage a genomics lab in the Biochemistry Department. The role combines hands-on bench work with laboratory administration under the supervision of Dr. William K.M.

Lai and mentoring of undergraduates and graduate researchers. The candidate will oversee operational health of the lab, coordinate sequencing library preparation and data analysis workflows and contribute to method development for high-throughput assays.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, genomics, computational biology or a related field and two years of full-time research experience; OR Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields and four years of full-time research experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the operational health of the lab and train/mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers at the bench.
• Lead day-to-day management of a genomics lab studying chromatin organization and protein–DNA interactions.
• Perform bench research and contribute to computational method development for interpreting genomic sequencing data at scale.
• Oversee purchasing, equipment maintenance and safety compliance for the lab.

Skills

NGS library prep

Genomic data analysis

Python

R

Unix command line

Education

Master's degree in molecular biology/genetics/biochemistry/genomics/computational biology or related field

Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields

Job description

Laboratory Manager, Biochemistry

Position Information

Position Title: Laboratory Manager, Biochemistry

Department: Biochemistry

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9789852 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64065

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

A Research Support Specialist position isavailable in the laboratory of Dr. William K.M. Lai, in the Department of Biochemistry at the Jacobs School of Medicineand Biomedical Sciences for a scientist who wants torun a laboratory as well as work in one. The role pairs hands-onresearch with day-to-day management of a genomics lab studying theorganization of chromatin and the protein–DNA interactions thatcontrol gene expression. The research pairs high-resolution genomicassays (e.g., ChIP-exo, MNase-seq, and ATAC-seq) with computationalmethod development for interpreting the resulting data at scale,using various model systems (i.e., Saccharomycescerevisiae, human cell lines) and in vitro proteinbinding. The successful candidate will own the operational healthof the lab and will train and mentor undergraduate and graduateresearchers at the bench. The Lai lab provides a collegialenvironment and has trained a diverse group of people over theyears. We welcome scientists from all backgrounds and we mentortrainees at all levels.

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-beingand success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalocommunity.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affi mative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employmentpractices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran ordisability status.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, genomics, computational biology or a related field and two (2)years of full-time research experience; OR Bachelor's degree in oneof the above fields and four (4) years of full-time researchexperience.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, genomics or computational biology. Experience managing a research laboratory or shared research facility, including purchasing, equipment maintenance and safety compliance; experience training and supervising junior researchers; experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation and/or analysis of genomic sequencing data; proficiency with Python, R or the Unix command line.

Physical Demands

The individual must physically be in the laboratory setting. The majority of the tasks will be benchwork with some computationalwork.

Salary Range

$45,000 - $65,000

Background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: William Lai

Contact's Pronouns: he/him/his

Contact's Title: Assistant Professor-HS

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 08/27/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled: