Research Technician I

Clay Today; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement options

Loan forgiveness support

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Research Technician I in the Structural Biology Department. The role focuses on membrane proteins, including bacterial culture, protein purification, and biochemical characterization, while supporting general lab operations.

The candidate should have a biochemistry-related degree with at least 1 year of lab experience, and cell culture experience is preferred. This full-time position is based in Buffalo, NY, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry or related discipline.
• At least 1 year of lab experience.
• Experience with cell culture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research on medically relevant membrane transport proteins
• Prepare and maintain bacterial cultures for protein expression
• Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and proper handling of biological materials
• Collaborate with team members while maintaining attention to detail and contributing to overall research goals.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Biochemistry knowledge

Education

Biochemistry or related discipline degree

Job description

Research Technician I

Position Information

Position Title: Research Technician I
Department: Structural Biology Department
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63393
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Paz Lab seeks a Research Technician. The successful candidate will join our team studying medically relevant transport proteins.

We are looking for a motivated applicant who focuses on the smallest details while still keeps the big picture in mind. The technician will be performing experiments related to membrane protein such as bacterial and cell culture, protein purification, biochemical characterization, as well as support general lab operation.

Duties include:

Conduct experimental research on medically relevant membrane transport proteins
Prepare and maintain bacterial cultures for protein expression
Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records
Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and proper handling of biological materials
Collaborate with team members while maintaining attention to detail and contributing to overall research goals.

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 our benefit packages.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity / Aff... the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must hold a college degree in biochemistry or a related discipline.At least 1-year of lab experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred: Experience with cell culture.

Salary Range

$34,000 - $44,000

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Saima Kamal

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Posting Dates

Posted: 07/13/2026

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled