Research Technician I, Biochemistry

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

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Job summary

The University at Buffalo's Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences invites applications for a Research Technician in the Department of Biochemistry to assist in a genomics lab developing tools to read the epigenome.

The role involves experimental work under the PI, supporting undergraduate and graduate research, and focusing on molecular biology, chromatin biology, and high-throughput sequencing library construction.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic molecular biology and biochemistry techniques.
• Familiarity with high-throughput sequencing library construction is a plus.
• Ability to plan and perform experiments and maintain lab databases.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform experiments under the PI's direction.
• Order supplies and handle general lab maintenance.
• Maintain strain, sample, and sequencing databases; support student research.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Biochemistry techniques

Lab maintenance

Experimental planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology or related

Tools

Next-generation sequencing library prep

Mammalian cell culture

Protein synthesis

Data analysis (basic)

Job description

Join a genomics lab building the next generation of tools for reading the epigenome. The laboratory of Dr. William K.M. Lai, in the Department of Biochemistry at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences seeks a Research Technician to perform experimental work under the direction of the principal investigator and to support the research of undergraduate and graduate students. The position is available this Fall and will include molecular biology, chromatin biology and high-throughput sequencing library construction. The successful candidate must have experience with basic molecular biology and biochemistry techniques. Experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation, mammalian cell culture, protein synthesis, or basic data analysis is a plus. Duties include planning and performing experiments as well as ordering and general lab maintenance, including maintaining strain, sample and sequencing databases.

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