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State University of New York at Buffalo

Research Support Specialist, Biological Sciences

State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview Research Support Specialist, Biological Sciences

– Professors

Omer Gokcumen

(Biology) and

Ekin Atilla

(Chemistry) are seeking a highly motivated

Research Support Specialist

to join our collaborative program at the intersection of lipid biology, cell death, and evolutionary genomics.

The project, primarily led by the Gokcumen Laboratory, investigates the evolutionary genomics of lipid-related pathways, with a particular focus on genomic structural variation in humans. The research support specialist will also contribute to the Atilla Laboratory, which explores lipid signaling and membrane dynamics during different cell fates, using state-of-the-art approaches in lipidomics, chemical biology, and advanced imaging.

Working closely with both laboratories, the research support specialist will investigate the functional and evolutionary impact of lipid-related genetic variation. This integrative program offers a unique opportunity to bridge mechanistic cell biology with evolutionary insight, linking genomic variation to lipid-related biological traits.

Responsibilities

Operate and make decisions within defined test or analytical protocols.

Carry out assignments that incorporate highly specialized training in a specific specialty and in the operation of applicable equipment.

Conduct test procedures.

Use specialized methods for data collation and interpretation.

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Equal Opportunity 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.

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications: B.S. in Biomedical Sciences or a related field.

Preferred

Qualifications: Experience with mammalian cell culture, genetics, and molecular biology.

Familiarity with advanced in vitro models is desirable.

Physical Demands Salary Salary Range $35,000 - $50,000

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 North Campus

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