Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
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United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
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Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$40,000 - $55,000
About the role
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Research Technician II, Microbiology and Immunology
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Posting Details
Position Information| Fiscal Year | 2025-2026 |
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| Position Title | Research Technician II, Microbiology and Immunology |
| Classification Title | Research Technician II |
| Department | Microbiology and Immunology |
| Posting Number | R260045 |
| Posting Link | https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61604 |
| Employer | Research Foundation |
| Position Type | RF Clerical/Technical |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
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| Salary Grade | N.6 |
| Position Summary | The Research Technician II position is immediately available in the labs of Dr. Yolanda Huangand Dr. Ryan Hunterin the Department of Microbiology & Immunology. About the Huang Lab: Research in the Huang lab focuses on uncovering novel pathways important for fitness in gut anaerobes and bacteria-phage interactions using interdisciplinary approaches. The overall goal is to advance our understanding of the gut microbiota at the molecular level by identifying mechanisms that we can leverage to modulate microbiota composition and function. We leverage cutting-edge techniques, including LC-MS/MS, genetics, DNA barcoding, next-gen sequencing, and functional genomics. About the Hunter Lab: Research in the Hunter lab focuses on how the airway microenvironment shapes bacterial physiology during chronic infection. We are using LC-MS-based approaches to define how bacterial metabolomes and cell envelope composition respond to host-associated conditions and microbial interactions. This work integrates microbial genetics, anaerobe cultivation, and multi-omic analyses to uncover mechanisms that drive persistence and pathogenic behavior in chronic airway disease. Responsibilities of this position will include: Maintaining, running, and developing methods for the LC-MS instrument qTOF, and supporting lab functions and research needs. The candidate will participate in the design and execution of experiments and/or computational analyses and is expected to contribute to publications. This may include bacterial genetics, molecular cloning, bacteria and phage cultivations (aerobic and anaerobic), protein, lipid, and cell wall purifications, bioinformatics, and various -omic techniques. The lab is committed to the success of all members and provides close mentorship and opportunities for research and career development. The ideal candidate will have research experience in microbiology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field, as well as hands-on experience using a high-resolution LC-MS instrument. Experience in any of the following areas would be an asset: bacteria and/or phage isolation and cultivation, microbial genetics, molecular biology, protein biochemistry, assay development, analytical chemistry (HPLC), sequencing, and bioinformatics. Learn more:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability. |
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| Driving Requirements | This position will never drive a university owned vehicle. |
| Salary Range | $40,000 - $55,000 |
| 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 | 40 hours per week |
| Campus | Downtown Campus |
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| Is a background check required for this posting? | No |
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| Contact's Name | Yolanda Huang |
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| Contact's Email | [email protected] |
| Contact's Phone | 716-829-6061 |
| Posted | 03/12/2026 |
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| Deadline for applicants | Open Until Filled |
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| Number of references required | 2 |
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