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Research Position

Research Technician I, Department of Oral Biology

University at Buffalo · United States
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$33,481 - $36,899

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Research Technician I, Department of Oral Biology

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Position Information
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Research Technician I, Department of Oral Biology
Classification Title Research Technician I
Department Department of Oral Biology
Posting Number R240237
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/53789
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.4
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary A Research Technician I position is available at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine’sDepartment of Oral Biology with Dr. Harim Tavares dos Santos’s research team. The primary objective of this position is to study epithelial biology, with a focus on salivary gland inflammation. The candidate will develop and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments, histological processing and imaging, molecular biology techniques, and perform administrative tasks, as detailed below.The activities of the Research Technician I will consist of:
  • Mammalian cell culture
  • DNA/RNA extraction and PCR;
  • Protein detection/quantification and cell signaling studies
  • Mice: maintaining the mouse colony, drug treatment, 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
  • Presenting at scientific meetings for studies that the person conducts
  • Administrative duties (taking notes during lab meetings, assisting with purchase orders and inventory management, managing protocol submissions and documentation, lab organization)
  • Training and supervision of new technicians and students

Outstanding Benefits Package Working 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 pursuits – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefits 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.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires education in a biomedical science or related field and at least one year 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.
  • Experience in molecular biology: immunoblotting.
  • Highly self-disciplined.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic imaging software.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in ELISA and Flow cytometry;
  • Experience in PCR;
  • Microscopy imaging;
  • Genetic bioinformatic analysis.
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $33,481 - $36,899
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 South Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Contact Information
Contact's Name Harim Tavares dos Santos
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Assistant Professor
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-829-2854
Posting Dates
Posted 10/31/2024
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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