Microbiology & Immunology Research Technician I

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Research Technician I in Microbiology and Immunology to support a research project focused on the human microbiome and bacterial pathogen behavior. You will design and perform routine experiments under supervision, manage samples, and help with daily lab operations and safety.

The role involves recording results, presenting data, and assisting with animal colony monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments and analyze data.
• Manage and collect clinical samples.
• Assist in running day-to-day operations in the lab including coordinating lab meetings, stocking supplies, ensuring lab safety, and maintaining lab culture collections.
• Record test results and present their work in oral and written formats.
• Assist with monitoring animal colonies when necessary.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field

Job description

Research Technician I, Microbiology and Immunology

Position Title Research Technician I, Microbiology and Immunology

Under close supervision of Principal Investigator, the Research Technician I conducts a variety of routine experiments following established procedures and protocols. These experiments are designed to test the role of the human microbiome in shaping bacterial pathogen behavior as they colonize and adapt to the host.

The Technician will design and execute experiments and analyze data, manage and collect clinical samples, assist in running day-to-day operations in the lab including coordinating lab meetings, stocking supplies, ensuring lab safety, and maintaining lab culture collections. The candidate will also record test results, present their work in oral and written formats, and assist with monitoring animal colonies when necessary.

As a Research Technician I you will perform routine tasks to support and directly assist a research project or program. Tasks may include:

• Care and maintenance of apparatus and equipment
• Care of animals used in tests
• Observe and record results using gauges, graphs or other measurement techniques and devices
• Assemble, prepare, label and dispense products or materials
• Take inventory

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related field

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Physical Demands

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Salary Range

Salary Range $35,000

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

37.5 hours per week

Campus

Campus Downtown Campus

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Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Name Saima Kamal

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Personnel Transaction Specialist

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

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Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 06/26/2026

Date to be filled

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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].