Research Technician I - Microbiology & Immunology

University at Buffalo; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Research Technician I in Microbiology & Immunology to join Dr. Yolanda Huang's lab. The role covers routine experiments, data recording, and collaboration for publications, with mentorship and opportunities for career development.

A related bachelor’s degree with lab experience is preferred. Ideal candidates may have experience in bacterial/phage work, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and wet lab or computational analyses.

Qualifications

• Education and at least one year of related research experience required.
• Experience combined with education may substitute for a degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Candidates should have at least one year of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine experiments following established protocols.
• Record experimental details and results in a timely manner.
• Interpret data and communicate findings with the PI.
• Contribute to publications through experiments and computational work.
• Participate in group meetings and assist other lab members.
• Perform weekly lab maintenance and administrative tasks.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time-management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

BSc in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Bioengineering or related

Job description

Research Technician I - Microbiology & Immunology

Position Title Research Technician I - Microbiology & Immunology

This position is immediately available in the lab of Dr. Yolanda Huang (Department of Microbiology & Immunology). The lab's research focuses on discovering new functions encoded among gut anaerobic bacteria and bacteriophages using high-throughput functional genomics. We also study bacteria-phage interactions and how phages alter bacterial physiology and microbial composition dynamics. The overall goal is to advance our understanding of the gut microbiota at the molecular level. Research projects leverage cutting-edge techniques, including DNA barcoding, short and long read sequencing technologies, and high-throughput functional genomics.

Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting routine experiments following established protocols
• Timely recording of experimental details and results
• Performing data interpretations and communicating findings with the PI
• Contributing to publications through experimental/computational work and writing
• Participating and contributing to group meetings
• Assisting other lab members when/where expertise is needed
• Performing weekly lab maintenance duties including purchasing, stocking supplies
• Completing administrative tasks

The ideal candidate will also participate in the design and execution of wet lab experiments and/or computational analyses and is expected to contribute to publications. This may include bacterial genetics, molecular cloning, bacteria and phage cultivations (aerobic and anaerobic), protein purifications, bioinformatics, and various -omic techniques. The lab is committed to the success of all members and provides close mentorship and opportunities for research and career development.

The ideal candidate will have recently obtained their BSc or MSc in microbiology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, or a related field. Experiences in any of the following areas would be an asset: bacteria and/or phage isolation and cultivation, microbial genetics, molecular biology, protein biochemistry, assay development, analytical chemistry ( HPLC , MS), sequencing, and bioinformatics.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affi… 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

• Education in a related field and and at least one year of experience directly related to the research.
• At least one (1) year of relevant laboratory experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSc in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field
• Experience in bacteria or phage cultivation, molecular biology, and/or bioinformatics
• Experience in experimental or computational work
• Self-motivation, ability to work independently and collaborate within a team, time-management and organizational skills, strong communication skills

Our University Community

Campus

Campus Downtown Campus

Work Hours

40

Salary Range

Salary Range $34,919- $40,000

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.

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Saima Kamal

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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].