Instructional Support Associate, Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Position Summary

The Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences (BCLS) at the University at Buffalo (UB) is seeking outstanding applicant for a full-time (12-month) Instructional Support Associate position. BCLS is expanding opportunities for students to develop hands-on laboratory skills and gain practical experience in on-campus, local & national internships and research placements that will lead to employment or advanced training in the STEM and healthcare fields. Successful applicants will complement existing strengths in the department.

• The candidates should have a record of hands-on experience in laboratory experiments and standard lab equipment (e.g., pH meter, spectroscopes, separation techniques).
• The Instructional Support Associate will have various laboratory-related responsibilities including but not limited to organizing & maintaining laboratory equipment for teaching labs.
• Preparing lab environments, facilitating student participation in learning activities with faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must have a bachelors degree in a scientific field of study or an Associate degree with 1 years of experience in a lab.
• Experience with operating standard lab equipment (e.g., pH meter, spectroscopes, separation techniques).
• Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills and be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
• Understanding of electronic and computerized equipment in laboratories.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in operations & maintenance of separation equipment including HPLC and GC with MS detectors.
• Experience in a teaching lab as an assistant or as a research technician.
• Ability to utilize, calibrate, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs