Research Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Public service loan forgiveness

Career coaching

Job summary

University at Buffalo - SUNY is seeking a laboratory technician to work under supervision, performing routine experiments per established protocols. The role includes recording results, assisting postdocs and staff, and maintaining equipment.

It involves animal handling and some surgeries, as well as managing animal colonies and lab supplies. The ideal candidate has an Associate degree with experience and familiarity with basic techniques; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and at least one year of experience.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Willingness to participate in small animal (mouse) handling and surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Record test results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, and monitor animal colonies.
• Provide technical assistance to postdocs/graduate students and other research staff within the group.
• Assist in execution of small animal (mouse) handling and surgeries and participate in cellular and molecular biology assays.
• Involved in management and care of the animal colony.
• Maintain lab equipment, prepare stock solutions and place orders based on lab needs.

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in science

Job description

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.

• 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.

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

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $37,000 - $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

Campus

Campus Downtown Campus

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

References

Number of references required 2

UB is an 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].