Research Technician I, Biochemistry

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The State University of New York at Buffalo's Jacobs School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, seeks a Research Technician to support epigenomics projects. You will perform experimental work under the principal investigator and assist students with molecular biology, chromatin biology, and high-throughput sequencing library construction. The position is on-site at Downtown Campus with 9:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. hours.

Qualifications

• Requires education in Biological Sciences or related topic, and at least one year of experience directly related to molecular biology, chromatin biology and high-throughput sequencing library construction.
• Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation and scripting (Unix command line, R or Python) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental work under the direction of the principal investigator and support undergraduate and graduate students.
• Order and general lab maintenance, including maintaining strain, sample and sequencing databases.
• Plan and perform experiments in molecular biology, chromatin biology and HT sequencing library construction.

Skills

Molecular biology

Chromatin biology

Laboratory skills

Scripting (Unix/R/Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field

Tools

Unix command line

R

Python

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. Learn more:

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action employer, 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

Requires education in Biological Sciences or related topic, and at least one year of experience directly related to molecular biology, chromatin biology and high-throughput sequencing library construction.

Preferred Qualifications

B.S. in Biological Science, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or equivalent. Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation and/or basic scripting (Unix command line, R or Python).

Physical Demands

The position requires regular on-site work in a laboratory setting. The majority of the duties involve benchwork, with some computational work. Occasionally, may move or transport boxes and supplies when orders arrive.

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $36,000 - $46,000

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

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Campus

Campus Downtown Campus

Contact's Name

Contact's Name William Lai

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Posted

Posted 08/27/2026

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