Research Technician I - Microbiology & Immunology

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo in Amherst, NY is seeking a Research Technician I in Microbiology & Immunology to support gut microbiota research. The role involves performing routine experiments, recording data, and contributing to publications under supervision in a cutting-edge lab.

The candidate should have a BSc or MSc in microbiology or a related field, with at least one year of lab experience and familiarity with bacterial/phage work, sequencing, and bioinformatics.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include education in a related field and at least one year of research experience.
• At least one year of relevant laboratory experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered year-for-year in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine experiments following established protocols.
• Timely recording of experimental details and results.
• Communicating findings with the PI and contributing to publications.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Molecular biology

Bioinformatics

Bacteria cultivation

Phage cultivation

Education

BSc in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field

MSc in Microbiology or related field

Tools

HPLC

MS

DNA sequencing

Job description

University at Buffalo in Amherst, NY is seeking a Research Technician I in Microbiology & Immunology to support gut microbiota research. The role involves performing routine experiments, recording data, and contributing to publications under supervision in a cutting-edge lab.

The candidate should have a BSc or MSc in microbiology or a related field, with at least one year of lab experience and familiarity with bacterial/phage work, sequencing, and bioinformatics.