Regenerative Dentistry Research Technician II

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

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Job summary

University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Research Technician II in the Oral Biology department. The role involves managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision, executing in vitro and in vivo experiments, histology, imaging, and molecular biology work, and handling administrative duties.

Prior animal work is a strong plus. Candidates should have an associate's degree or two years of biomedical training and at least three years of related research experience, plus proficiency with

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's degree or two years formal training in a biomedical science or related field and at least three years of experience directly related to research or the program.
• Experience working in a research laboratory and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory protocols.
• Experience with animals.
• Tissue culture skills.
• Histology sample preparation and microscopy imaging.
• Experience in molecular biology: immunoblotting, DNA/RNA extraction and PCR.
• Highly self-disciplined.
• Proficient in Graphpad Prism, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, basic imaging software (ImageJ, QuPath).

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple detail‑oriented tasks with minimal supervision.
• Develop and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments, histological processing and imaging, molecular biology techniques.
• Perform administrative tasks and documentation, lab organization and purchasing.
• Train and supervise new technicians and students.
• Experience with statistical software Graphpad Prism.

Skills

Troubleshooting protocols

Independent work

Self-discipline

Education

Associate's degree or two years formal biomedical training

Tools

GraphPad Prism

ImageJ

QuPath

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Research Technician II in the Oral Biology department. The role involves managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision, executing in vitro and in vivo experiments, histology, imaging, and molecular biology work, and handling administrative duties.

Prior animal work is a strong plus. Candidates should have an associate's degree or two years of biomedical training and at least three years of related research experience, plus proficiency with