Research Technician: Bacteriophage & Gut Microbiome

The Phage; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo, State University of New York, is seeking a Research Technician I to join Dr. Yolanda Huang’s laboratory in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.

The role supports gut anaerobic bacteria and bacteriophages research using high-throughput functional genomics. You will perform routine experiments, record data, assist with analyses, and contribute to publications while collaborating within a dynamic research team.

Qualifications

• Education in a relevant field and at least one year of directly related research experience.
• At least one year of relevant laboratory experience.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine laboratory experiments following established protocols.
• Record experimental procedures, observations, and results accurately.
• Interpret experimental data and communicate findings to the principal investigator.
• Contribute to scientific publications through experimental work and analyses.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and research discussions.
• Assist other lab members with experimental tasks.
• Perform weekly lab maintenance, purchasing and stocking supplies.
• Complete administrative tasks related to lab operations.
• Participate in design and execution of wet-lab or computational experiments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology/Biology related

Job description

The University at Buffalo, State University of New York, is seeking a Research Technician I to join Dr. Yolanda Huang’s laboratory in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.

The role supports gut anaerobic bacteria and bacteriophages research using high-throughput functional genomics. You will perform routine experiments, record data, assist with analyses, and contribute to publications while collaborating within a dynamic research team.