Research Technician I, Department of Oral Biology

State University of New York at Buffalo; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A Research Technician I position is available at the University at Buffalo's School of Dental Medicine, focused on studying epithelial biology and salivary gland inflammation. The successful candidate will engage in various molecular biology techniques and laboratory management, contributing to meaningful research under expert supervision.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Retirement plan options

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Requires education in a biomedical science or related field and at least one year of experience.
• Experience in research laboratory required.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Perform DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and microscopy imaging.
• Manage a mouse colony and perform histology and flow cytometry.

Skills

Troubleshooting laboratory protocols

Tissue culture skills

Experience with animals

Histology sample preparation

Immunoblotting

Education

Education in biomedical science or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Research Technician I, Department of Oral Biology

Position Title Research Technician I, Department of Oral Biology

A Research Technician I position is available at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine’sDepartment of Oral Biolog y with Dr. Harim Tavares dos Santos’s research team. The primary objective of this position is to study epithelial biology, with a focus on salivary gland inflammation. The candidate will develop and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments, histological processing and imaging, molecular biology techniques, and perform administrative tasks, as detailed below.

The activities of the Research Technician I will consist of:

• Mammalian cell culture
• DNA / RNA extraction and PCR ;
• Protein detection/quantification and cell signaling studies
• Mice: maintaining the mouse colony, drug treatment, breeding and genotyping, and sample harvesting
• Histology (sample preparation)
• Microscopy imaging (brightfield, confocal, and transmission electron microscopy)
• Flow cytometry: multiple channel FACS analysis and immune profiling
• Presenting at scientific meetings for studies that the person conducts
• Administrative duties (taking notes during lab meetings, assisting with purchase orders and inventory management, managing protocol submissions and documentation, lab organization)
• Training and supervision of new technicians and students

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 pursuits – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefits packages .

About The University at Buffalo
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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative 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 a biomedical science or related field and at least one year of experience directly related to research or the program.
• Experience working in a research laboratory and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory protocols.
• Experience with animals.
• Tissue culture skills.
• Histology sample preparation.
• Experience in molecular biology: immunoblotting.
• Highly self-disciplined.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic imaging software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ELISA and Flow cytometry;
• Experience in PCR ;
• Microscopy imaging;
• Genetic bioinformatic analysis.

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Salary Range $33,481 - $36,899

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

37.5 hours per week

Campus

Campus South Campus

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Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

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Posting Dates

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Posted 10/31/2024

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