Research Technician I, Microbiology and Immunology

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Holmes Lab and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University at Buffalo are seeking a Research Technician I to support research on innate immunity and pathogenesis in arthritogenic alphavirus infections. The role involves hands-on lab work with mice and cell cultures, and requires training in BSL-2/3 handling.

Responsibilities include performing infections, maintaining cell lines, and genotyping, under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or equivalent required.
• 2+ years laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with cell culture and virology techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vitro and in vivo experiments related to arthritogenic alphavirus infections.
• Generate and maintain primary mouse and cell lines; conduct infections.
• Carry out virus infections in mice and mouse genotyping.
• Work in BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments with appropriate safety training.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Lab techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Job description

Research Technician I, Microbiology and Immunology

Position Information

Position Title: Research Technician I, Microbiology andImmunology

Department: Microbiology and Immunology

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9921019

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Holmes Lab and the Departmentof Microbiology and Immunology at the University atBuffalo seek a Research Technician I to carry outresearch projects related to innate immunity and pathogenesis inarthritogenic alphavirus infections.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator:

• The candidate will be trained on and perform in vitro and invivo experiments related to arthritogenic alphavirusinfections.
• The candidate will generate and maintain primary cell linesfrom mice and commercially available cell lines and carry outarthritogenic alphavirus infections in both primary cells and celllines.
• The candidate will carry out virus infections in mice andperform mouse genotyping.
• The candidate will be required to work at both BSL-2 and BSL-3and will receive the appropriate institutional safety training

Outstanding Benefits Package

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About The University at Buffalo

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The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to applyincluding veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or an equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

2 or more years of experience in laboratory work.

Salary Range

$42,000

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Autumn Holmes

Contact's Title: Assistant Professor

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 10/26/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled: 12/01/2026