Research Technician, Microbiology & Immunology — LC-MS/qTOF

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Career development support

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in New York is seeking a Research Technician II in Microbiology and Immunology. The role focuses on advancing understanding of gut microbiota through experimental and computational methods. Ideal candidates will have research experience, particularly with high-resolution LC-MS instruments, and a passion for microbiology. This position offers mentorship and opportunities for career growth within a supportive lab environment.

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree or two years formal training in microbiology, biochemistry, or bioengineering.
• Three years of experience directly related to the project.
• Equivalence of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, run, and develop methods for the LC-MS instrument.
• Design and execute experiments and computational analyses.
• Contribute to publications in the field.

Skills

Research experience in microbiology

Hands-on experience with LC-MS

Bacterial genetics

Molecular cloning

Analytical chemistry

Education

Associate's degree in relevant field

Bachelor of Science degree in relevant field

Tools

LC-MS instrument

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

A prominent educational institution in New York is seeking a Research Technician II in Microbiology and Immunology. The role focuses on advancing understanding of gut microbiota through experimental and computational methods. Ideal candidates will have research experience, particularly with high-resolution LC-MS instruments, and a passion for microbiology. This position offers mentorship and opportunities for career growth within a supportive lab environment.