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Research Technician III, Department of Oral Biology

Employer
University at Buffalo
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Nov 4, 2024

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2024-2025

Position Title
Research Technician III, Department of Oral Biology

Classification Title
Research Technician III

Department
Department of Oral Biology

Posting Number
R240239

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/53791

Employer
Research Foundation

Position Type
RF Clerical/Technical

Type
Full-Time

Appointment Term

Salary Grade
N.7

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

A Research Technician III position is available at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine’s Department 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 III 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, and 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 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 the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.

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
  • Requires education in a biomedical science or related field and at least five 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, ELISA, flow cytometry
  • Highly self-disciplined.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic imaging software.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Genetic bioinformatic analysis
Physical Demands

Salary Range
$39,015 - $70,000

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
South Campus

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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
harimtav@buffalo.edu

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

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 University at Buffalo

UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.

UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail

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