Research Technician

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, seeks a Research Technician to support the Microbiology and Immunology department. You will perform routine experiments, follow established protocols, and assist in tissue culture, PCR, DNA extraction, microscopy, and animal work as part of a collaborative research group.

You will record results, maintain equipment, and assist postdocs and students in executing experiments while contributing to animal care and colony management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and at least one year of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques preferred.
• Familiarity with organizing and recording test results.

Responsibilities

• Record test results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Provide technical assistance to postdocs/graduate students and other research staff.
• Assist in small animal handling and surgeries and perform cellular/molecular biology assays.
• Involved in the management and care of the animal colony.
• Maintain lab equipment and prepare stock solutions; place orders as needed.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Research Technician

Position Information

Position Title: Research Technician

Department: Microbiology and Immunology

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9942350 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65586

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Under close supervision of Principal Investigator, conducts avariety of routine experiments following established procedures andprotocols, which may include performing assays, tissue culture,electrophoresis, PCR, DNA extraction, microscopy, animal work andother laboratory techniques.

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

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UBcomes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personalrewards 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 yourwork-life effectiveness. We support your growth and developmentthrough our career coaching and training department and we qualifyas 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'sleading public research universities and a flagship of the StateUniversity of New York system, recognized for our excellence andour impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public universitydedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activityand people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home,UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourcefulthinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach othersevery day. Visit our website to learn more about the University atBuffalo.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to applyincluding 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

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Spyridon Stavrou

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Associate Professor

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 11/04/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled: 01/29/2027