Research Technician

University at Buffalo; Amherst (MA); In loco; USD 37.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

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Health plan

Retirement plan options

Public service loan forgiveness

Descrizione del lavoro

The University at Buffalo seeks a Research Technician in Microbiology and Immunology to perform routine experiments under supervision, including tissue culture, PCR, DNA extraction, microscopy, and animal work.

The role involves recording results, maintaining equipment, assisting postdocs and students, handling mice, and participating in cellular/molecular biology assays, as well as lab stock management and ordering.

Competenze

• Associate degree and at least one year of laboratory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in science preferred; familiarity with basic laboratory techniques.

Mansioni

• Record test results and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Provide technical assistance to postdocs and graduate students and other research staff.
• Assist in small animal (mouse) handling and surgeries and participate in cellular and molecular biology assays.
• Manage and care for the animal colony and place orders based on lab needs.

Formazione

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Information

Position Title: Research Technician

Department: Microbiology and Immunology

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Under close supervision of Principal Investigator, conducts a variety of routine experiments following established procedures and protocols, which may include performing assays, tissue culture, electrophoresis, PCR, DNA extraction, microscopy, animal work and other laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• The technician will also record test results
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, and monitor animal colonies.
• The candidate will provide technical assistance to postdocs/graduate students and other research staff within the group.
• The candidate will assist in the execution of small animal (mouse) handling and surgeries and participate in executing experiments involving cellular and molecular biology assays.
• He/She will be involved in the management and care of the animal colony.
• Other duties involve the maintenance of lab equipment, preparing stock solutions and placing various orders based on lab needs.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

EEO Statement

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree and at least one year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science preferred
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures

Salary Range

$37,000 - $40,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Spyridon Stavrou

Contact's Title: Associate Professor

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]