Research Technician I — Immunology & Microbiology (BSL-2/3)

University at Buffalo; Virginia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Research Technician I in Microbiology and Immunology to support studies on innate immunity and pathogenesis in arthritogenic alphavirus infections. The role involves hands-on lab work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

The candidate will perform in vitro/in vivo experiments, manage cell lines, and conduct mouse infections with appropriate safety training in a BSL-2/BSL-3 setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of laboratory work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train on and perform in vitro and in vivo experiments related to arthritogenic alphavirus infections.
• Generate and maintain primary cell lines from mice and commercially available lines; carry out infections in cells.
• Carry out virus infections in mice and perform mouse genotyping.
• Work at both BSL-2 and BSL-3 and complete institutional safety training.

Skills

Laboratory work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Job description

University at Buffalo is seeking a Research Technician I in Microbiology and Immunology to support studies on innate immunity and pathogenesis in arthritogenic alphavirus infections. The role involves hands-on lab work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

The candidate will perform in vitro/in vivo experiments, manage cell lines, and conduct mouse infections with appropriate safety training in a BSL-2/BSL-3 setting.