Research Support Specialist in the National Crystallization Center

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo seeks a Research Support Specialist for the National Crystallization Center to manage daily crystallization operations and assist with high-throughput workflows.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, lab experience, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset to support structural biology research efforts. Downtown campus-based position with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Some experience working in a laboratory.
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented approach to conducting work and solving problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to acquire new skills and ask questions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for optimization crystallization services in the NCC.
• Assist with high-throughput crystallization operations.

Skills

Collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Team-oriented

Laboratory experience

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Pipetting

Weighing

Microscopy

Molecular biology

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Research Support Specialist in the National Crystallization Center

Position Title Research Support Specialist in the National Crystallization Center

The Research Support Specialist is responsible for day-to-day operations for optimization crystallization services in the National Crystallization Center ( NCC ), as well as assisting with the high-throughput operations. The NCC is a research facility serving the structural biology community, that focuses on advancing crystallization science and providing researchers access to state-of-the-art experimental methods for generating macromolecular crystals for structure determination. As a member of the National Crystallization Center team, the candidate will work in a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative environment, with opportunities to take initiative and expand your skillset in structural biology.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Some experience working in a laboratory
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented approach to conducting work and solving problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to acquire new skills and ask questions

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory skills including pipetting, accurate weighing, microscopy, and molecular biology skills
• Experience with structural biology and knowledge of protein crystallization experimental set-up
• Familiarity with electronic record keeping and Laboratory Information Management Systems

Our University Community

Physical Demands

• Time spent standing during laboratory work
• Occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs.

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $35,000 - $40,000

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

References

Number of references required 3

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 11/05/2025

Date to be filled

Date to be filled 01/01/2026

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