State University of New York at Buffalo
Research Technician I, Department of Oral Biology
State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, New York, us, 10261
Research Technician I, Department of Oral Biology
Position Title: Research Technician I, Department of Oral Biology
A
Research Technician I
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 I 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, managing protocol submissions and documentation, lab organization)
Training and supervision of new technicians and students
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 pursuits – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our
benefits packages .
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 / Affiantative 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 one year 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.
Experience in molecular biology: immunoblotting.
Highly self-disciplined.
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic imaging software.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in ELISA and Flow cytometry;
Experience in PCR;
Microscopy imaging;
Genetic bioinformatic analysis.
Physical Demands
Salary Range: $33,481 - $36,899
Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Campus: South Campus
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A
Research Technician I
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 I 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, managing protocol submissions and documentation, lab organization)
Training and supervision of new technicians and students
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 pursuits – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our
benefits packages .
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 / Affiantative 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 one year 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.
Experience in molecular biology: immunoblotting.
Highly self-disciplined.
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic imaging software.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in ELISA and Flow cytometry;
Experience in PCR;
Microscopy imaging;
Genetic bioinformatic analysis.
Physical Demands
Salary Range: $33,481 - $36,899
Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Campus: South Campus
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