Research Technician I, Biochemistry

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The University at Buffalo in the Biochemistry Department seeks a Research Technician I to perform molecular biology and chromatin biology experiments, and to support undergraduate and graduate students. The position is available this Fall and will include NGS library construction and related lab duties.

The successful candidate must have experience with basic molecular biology and biochemistry techniques; experience with sequencing library prep, mammalian cell culture, protein synthesis, or

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.
• BS in Biological Science, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or equivalent is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation and scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform experiments in molecular biology and chromatin biology.
• Prepare high-throughput sequencing libraries and manage sample databases.
• Order supplies and perform general lab maintenance.
• Support undergraduate and graduate students in the lab.

Skills

Molecular biology

Chromatin biology

Laboratory benchwork

Data analysis (basic)

Scripting (Unix, R, Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Biology-related degree or equivalent

Tools

NGS library preparation

Unix command line

R

Python

Job description

Research Technician I, Biochemistry

Position Information

Position Title: Research Technician I, Biochemistry

Department: Biochemistry

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64063

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Join a genomics lab building the next generation of tools forreading the epigenome. The laboratory of Dr. William K.M. Lai, inthe Department of Biochemistry at the Jacobs School of Medicineand Biomedical Sciences seeks a ResearchTechnician to perform experimental work under thedirection of the principal investigator and to support the researchof undergraduate and graduate students. The position is availablethis Fall and will include molecular biology, chromatin biology andhigh-throughput sequencing library construction. The successfulcandidate must have experience with basic molecular biology andbiochemistry techniques. Experience with next-generation sequencinglibrary preparation, mammalian cell culture, protein synthesis, orbasic data analysis is a plus. Duties include planning andperforming experiments as well as ordering and general labmaintenance, including maintaining strain, sample and sequencingdatabases.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affine

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

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

Salary Range

$36,000 - $46,000

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: William Lai

Contact's Pronouns: he/him/his

Contact's Title: Assistant Professor

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]