Microbiology & Immunology Research Technician I (Genomics)

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo invites applications for a laboratory position in the Huang lab within the Department of Microbiology & Immunology. The role focuses on gut microbiota research using high-throughput functional genomics, DNA barcoding, and sequencing to uncover functions in anaerobic bacteria and phages.

Responsibilities include performing routine experiments, recording data, interpreting results, and contributing to publications.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have recently obtained their BSc or MSc in microbiology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Experience in bacteria and/or phage isolation and cultivation, microbial genetics, molecular biology, protein biochemistry, assay development, analytical chemistry (HPLC, MS), sequencing, and bioinformatics would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conducting routine experiments following established protocols
• Timely recording of experimental details and results
• Performing data interpretations and communicating findings with the PI
• Contributing to publications through experimental/computational work and writing
• Participating and contributing to group meetings
• Assisting other lab members when/where expertise is needed
• Performing weekly lab maintenance duties including purchasing, stocking supplies
• Completing administrative tasks

Skills

Microbiology

Molecular biology

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Education

BSc in Microbiology/Bioengineering/Bioinformatics

MSc in related field

Tools

DNA sequencing

PCR

Molecular cloning

Protein purification

Job description

The University at Buffalo invites applications for a laboratory position in the Huang lab within the Department of Microbiology & Immunology. The role focuses on gut microbiota research using high-throughput functional genomics, DNA barcoding, and sequencing to uncover functions in anaerobic bacteria and phages.

Responsibilities include performing routine experiments, recording data, interpreting results, and contributing to publications.