Research Support Specialist, Biochemistry

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

Job summary

A Research Support Specialist position is available in the Department of Biochemistry at the University at Buffalo to investigate regulation of chromatin 3D organization during neuronal development. The role supports experimental design, sample processing, data collection, and general lab maintenance in a collaborative academic environment.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Biology and benchwork experience in molecular biology or bioinformatics; preferred qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Biology.
• Experience of benchwork in molecular biology or bioinformatics.
• Degrees in Neuroscience or Genomics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A 2 year or longer stay is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in experimental design.
• Process samples for experiments.
• Collect and organize data.
• Maintain lab and equipment and ensure safety.

Skills

Molecular biology benchwork

Bioinformatics

Team collaboration

Communication skills

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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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

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Contact's Phone

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Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 11/06/2025

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