"Research Technician I"

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Research Technician I

Position Information

Position Title: Research Technician I
Department: Microbiology and Immunology
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58444
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University at Buffalo is hiring a Research Technician 1.

Under close supervision of Principal Investigator, the candidate will:

• Conduct a variety of routine experiments following established procedures and protocols, which may include performing assays, tissue culture, electrophoresis, PCR, DNA extraction, microscopy, animal work and other laboratory techniques.
• The technician will also record test results, maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, and monitor animal colonies.
• The candidate will provide technical assistance to postdocs/graduate students and other research staff within the group.
• The candidate will assist in the execution of small animal (mouse) handling and surgeries and participate in executing experiments involving cellular and molecular biology assays.
• He/she will be involved in the management and care of the animal colony.
• Other duties involve the maintenance of lab equipment, preparing stock solutions and placing various orders based on lab needs.

Outstanding Benefits PackageWorking 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. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit 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 / 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

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or a related field, and one year of experience directly related to the research or the program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with rodents
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently and collaborate within a team, time-management and organizational skills, strong communication skills

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$35,000 - $40,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Spyridon Stavrou
Contact's Title: Associate Professor
Contact's Email: stavrou2@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-2994

Posting Dates

Posted: 08/08/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 08/22/2025