Research Technician II, Department of Oral Biology

State University of New York at Buffalo; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Research Technician II to join a dynamic research team focused on epithelial biology and salivary gland inflammation. This role involves executing cutting-edge in vitro and in vivo experiments, histological processing, and molecular biology techniques. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biomedical sciences, experience in a research laboratory, and a passion for scientific inquiry. With a commitment to work-life balance and professional development, this position offers a supportive environment for growth and innovation. If you are ready to contribute to impactful research, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plan

Retirement plan options

Career coaching

Training department support

Public service loan forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Requires education in biomedical science or related field and at least three years of experience.
• Experience with animals and tissue culture skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Maintain mouse colony, perform drug treatment, and manage sample harvesting.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

DNA/RNA extraction

PCR

Protein detection/quantification

Histology

Microscopy imaging

Flow cytometry

Administrative skills

Training and supervision

Education

Education in biomedical science or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Basic imaging software

Job description

Research Technician II, Department of Oral Biology

Position Title Research Technician II, Department of Oral Biology

A Research Technician II position is available at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine’s Department of Oral Biology 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 II 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, and managing protocol submissions and documentation, lab organization)
• Training and supervision of new technicians and students

Outstanding Benefits Package
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 pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

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 three years 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 and microscopy imaging.
• Experience in molecular biology: immunoblotting, DNA/RNA extraction and PCR.
• Highly self-disciplined.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic imaging software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ELISA and Flow cytometry.
• Genetic bioinformatic analysis.

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Salary Range $36,000 - $39,014

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

South Campus

Contact Information

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 10/31/2024

Number of references required: 3

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