Assist the department with human resource related
activities.
Management of department assets, inventories, and space.
Serve on school emergency response committee, develop and
execute emergency response procedures. Coordinate work order
requests for facilities related issues.
Leadership of the EEH biobank committee, including scheduling
and chairing steering committee monthly meetings, preparing
agendas, and meeting notes.
Consult with faculty to develop specimen transport, processing,
and storage procedures. Provide cost estimates to faculty for
supplies needed to process and store specimens in the biobank.
Receive, process, and store specimens per established
procedures. Procure laboratory supplies. Monitor functioning and
provide routine maintenance for biobank freezers and liquid
nitrogen tanks. Be available on-call to respond and manage biobank
system failures to ensure the integrity of all specimens.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all specimens stored in the
EEH biobank and ensure all specimens are clearly labeled and
organized. Retrieve specimens as requested and arrange
transport.
Provide safety and procedure training to faculty, staff, and
students using biobank resources and monitor usage to ensure
policies and procedures are followed.
This position requires strong professional judgement and
resourcefulness, the ability to work independently, accurately
handle time-sensitive matters, problem-solve and maintain
confidentiality. The Instructional Support Associate must be
organized, flexible, able to manage multiple projects with
competing demands and make appropriate decisions regarding priority
with minimal supervision. This position will require on-the-job
learning and new skills development pertinent to university
systems, professional associations, departmental initiatives,
project procedures, and changes in university policies.
We are committed to the ongoing development of an excellent and
diverse community of scholars, staff and students engaged in
education, research, and service. We encourage applications from
women, members of minority and historically marginalized groups,
veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply
including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working in a laboratory environment, knowledge and
adherence to laboratory safety procedures, and ability to follow
SOPs.
- Demonstrated general skills required include: adaptable,
organized, proactive, excellent judgment, quantitative ability.
Strong technology skills including effective utilization of
Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and efficient
file sharing techniques. Proficiency in spreadsheet development,
communication (listening, written, and oral), customer service,
problem-solving, and effectively performing as part of a team.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by
their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that
it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work
authorization
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree with experience in a similar professional role
providing administrative support and managing a laboratory in an
academic, healthcare, or similar institution.
- Experience processing various biological specimen types,
managing a large specimen inventory, -80°C freezers, liquid
nitrogen, dry ice, and biohazard waste disposal.
- Knowledge of UB administrative policies, procedures, and
management systems including: RF Report Center, SIRI, UB Jobs,
Concur, ShopBlue, ePTF, UBBox.
Physical Demands
Instructional Support Associate works with -80°C freezers requiring
exposure to cold temperatures for short periods of time (proper PPE
will be provided), ability to detect equipment alarms, observe
equipment function, and position self to move specimens, equipment,
and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally requiring
ascending or descending a ladder.
Salary Range
$51,261 - $58,000
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Jennifer Jamison
Contact's Pronouns: she/her
Contact's Title: Department Resource Manager
Contact's Email: forgnone@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-5362
Posting Dates
Posted: 09/29/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 12/17/2026
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