Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Research Technician II, Department of Oral Biology
Classification Title Research Technician II
Department Department of Oral Biology
Posting Number R240238
Posting Link Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term Salary Grade N.6
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. 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 II 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
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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 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 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic imaging software
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in ELISA and Flow cytometry;
- Genetic bioinformatic analysis.
Physical Demands Salary Range $36,000 - $39,014
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 [click to reveal email address] harimtav@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone [click to reveal phone number]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
Job Tags
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