University at Buffalo
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Research Support Specialist in the National Crystallization Center

Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$35,000 - $40,000

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Research Support Specialist in the National Crystallization Center

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Position Information
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Research Support Specialist in the National Crystallization Center
Classification Title Research Support Specialist
Department Biochemistry
Posting Number R250179
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59880
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.11
Posting Detail Information
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
  • Bachelor’s 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
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Physical Demands
  • Time spent standing during laboratory work
  • Occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs. 
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $35,000 - $40,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours 37.5 hours per week
Campus Downtown Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary Cover letter describing interest in the position and previous experience, as well as a current CV/Resume
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Dr. Sarah Bowman
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Associate Professor, Biochemistry
Contact's Email [email protected]
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
References
Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
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