Research Technician II, Oral Biology
Position Information
Position Title: Research Technician II, Oral Biology
Department: Department of Oral Biology
Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9777881"">
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63944
Job Type: Part-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
A
Research Technician II position is available at
the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine's
Department
of Oral Biology with Dr. Camila Sabatini's research
team. The primary objective of this position is to study dental
pulp stem cells, with a focus on regenerative dentistry. The
successful candidate should be able to manage multiple
detail-oriented tasks with minimal supervision, capable of
trouble-shooting and critical thinking, develop and execute in
vitro and in vivo experiments, histological processing and imaging,
molecular biology techniques, perform administrative tasks,
self-motivated, dedicated and creative. Excellent organizational
skills, ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn
new lab techniques and follow instructions are key. Prior
experience with animal work is a strong plus.
The activities of the Research Technician II will consist of:
- Mammalian cell culture;
- DNA/RNA extraction and PCR;
- Protein detection/quantification and cell signaling studies
(immunofluorescence, western blotting, ELISA, plasmid
recombination);
Mice and Ferret: maintaining the colony, breeding and
genotyping, and sample harvesting;
Histology (sample preparation);
Microscopy imaging (brightfield, confocal, and transmission
electron microscopy);
Flow cytometry: multiple channel FACS analysis and immune
profiling;
Administrative duties (taking notes during lab meetings,
assisting with purchase orders and inventory management, and
managing protocol submissions and documentation, lab
organization);
Training and supervision of new technicians and students;
Requires experience with statistical software Graphpad
Prism.
Learn more:
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
- Requires an associate's degree or two years formal training in
a biomedical science or related field and at least three
years of experience directly related to research or the
program.
- Experience working in a research laboratory and the ability to
work independently.
- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory protocols.
- Experience with animals.
- Tissue culture skills.
- Histology sample preparation and microscopy imaging.
- Experience in molecular biology: immunoblotting, DNA/RNA
extraction and PCR.
- Highly self-disciplined.
- Proficient in Graphpad Prism, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, basic
imaging software (ImageJ, QuPath).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in ELISA and Flow cytometry;
- Experience in PCR;
- Microscopy imaging
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$23,032.20 - $24,032.20
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Camila Sabatini
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Contact's Email: cs252@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-6343
Posting Dates
Posted: 08/20/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 09/10/2026
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