"Research Support Specialist in the National Crystallization Center"

Position Title

Research Support Specialist in the National Crystallization Center

Department

Biochemistry

Position Summary

The Research Support Specialist is responsible for day-to-day operations for optimization crystallization services in the National Crystallization Center (NCC), as well as assisting with the high-throughput operations. The NCC is a research facility serving the structural biology community, that focuses on advancing crystallization science and providing researchers access to state-of-the-art experimental methods for generating macromolecular crystals for structure determination. As a member of the National Crystallization Center team, the candidate will work in a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative environment, with opportunities to take initiative and expand your skillset in structural biology.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field
• Some experience working in a laboratory
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented approach to conducting work and solving problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to acquire new skills and ask questions

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory skills including pipetting, accurate weighing, microscopy, and molecular biology skills
• Experience with structural biology and knowledge of protein crystallization experimental set-up
• Familiarity with electronic record keeping and Laboratory Information Management Systems

Physical Demands

• Time spent standing during laboratory work
• Occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs.

Salary Range

$35,000 - $40,000

Special Instructions Summary

Cover letter describing interest in the position and previous experience, as well as a current CV/Resume

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Dr. Sarah Bowman
Contact's Title: Associate Professor, Biochemistry
Contact's Email: sebowman@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-881-7509

Posting Dates
Posted: 11/05/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 01/01/2026