Research Support Specialist, Biochemistry

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a detail-oriented Research Support Specialist in the Department of Biochemistry to support research on chromatin 3D organization during neuronal development. The role involves experimental design, sample processing, data collection, and general lab maintenance in a collaborative academic setting.

Ideal candidates have a biology bachelor’s degree and bench experience in molecular biology or bioinformatics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology is required.
• Experience with benchwork in molecular biology or bioinformatics is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in experimental design and planning.
• Process and prepare samples for experiments.
• Collect and manage data from experiments and analyses.
• Maintain and organize general laboratory tasks and safety procedures.

Skills

Molecular biology benchwork

Bioinformatics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Job description

A Research Support Specialist position is available in the Department of Biochemistry immediately to investigate regulation of chromatin 3D organization during neuronal development. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Support Specialist in our laboratory to support ongoing research in epigenetics and neurobiology. The Research Support Specialist will assist in experimental design, sample processing, data collection, and general lab maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research in a collaborative and dynamic academic environment.

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The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any relevant field of Biology.
• Experience of benchwork in molecular biology or bioinformatics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degrees in Neuroscience or Genomics.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A 2 year or longer stay is highly preferred.

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Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $34,151 - $44,000

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

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Campus

Campus Downtown Campus

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Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Assistant Professor, Biochemistry

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 11/06/2025

Date to be filled

References

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Number of references required 3

Reference Cutoff Date

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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].