Research Technician I, Biological Sciences

1 month ago

Buffalo, New York, United States University at Buffalo Full time
Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
Position Title Research Technician I, Biological Sciences
Classification Title Research Technician I
Department Biological Sciences
Posting Number R240162
Posting Link
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.4

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Baiz lab at the University at Buffalo, SUNY seeks a Research Technician to assist with research operations in the areas of speciation/hybridization, symbiosis and microbial ecology. Core projects involve bird-microbe-mite interactions, examined through the lens of evolutionary biology.

This is an in-person, full-time, benefits-eligible position. The candidate will oversee laboratory operations, assist with experiments, data collection, data management, and field work.

Specific tasks include:
  • attending weekly lab meetings;
  • ensuring that the lab is stocked with necessary supplies and placing orders as needed;
  • maintaining databases of samples, reagents, data, etc.;
  • running DNA extractions/PCRs/gels for various projects;
  • optimizing/troubleshooting specific protocols;
  • maintaining microbial cultures in the laboratory;
  • assisting grad students/postdocs with sample collection/field work.
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. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages


About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) 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
  • Education in a specific field and one year of relevant research or program experience.
  • Experience in a laboratory environment
  • Working knowledge of typical tests or procedures relative to the field and must have familiarity with the operation of specialized apparatuses or equipment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • The ideal candidate will have wet lab experience and an interest in learning different protocols and procedures for microbial culture and next-generation sequencing approaches.
  • A self-starter attitude
  • Desirable qualities would be some familiarity with principles in ecology & evolutionary biology, as well as wet lab techniques (e.g., PCR , agarose gel electrophoresis), and coding for data analysis.
Physical Demands
Salary Range $40,000
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
40 hours per week

Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Marcella Baiz
Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers
Contact's Title Assistant Professor
Contact's Email
Contact's Phone

Posting Dates

Posted 08/05/2024
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 10/01/2024

References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Conference
    • Personal Referral
    • Other
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Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
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