Position Title: Research Technician II, Physiology and Biophysics

Posting Number: R240048

Employer: Research Foundation

Salary Range: $38,000 - $42,000

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary:

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics (https://medicine.buffalo.edu/departments/physiology.html) is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organized individual to join our team as a Research Technician to support work on corneal and kidney disease in the lab of Dr. Mark Parker at the Jacobs School of Medicine in downtown Buffalo. Dr. Parker’s lab studies the cellular and molecular physiology of disease processes caused by defective membrane transport proteins and altered pH balance.

Specific responsibilities – The successful candidate will support ongoing and new research activities in the lab including:

• Managing transgenic mouse colonies

• Performing basic animal and laboratory procedures such as bacterial transformations, DNA extractions, and genotyping

• Recording and analyzing results

• Maintaining electronic databases and documents

• General laboratory maintenance activities

• Co-ordinating lab communication with school and UB administration

• Assisting trainees in the laboratory

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 our benefit packages (http://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/research-foundation/regular-employees.html) .

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 (http://buffalo.edu/) .

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:

• Associates Degree in Biology or other related field

• Experience working as part of a team in an academic research laboratory

• Computer skills for data analyses

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently

• Willing to work extra hours if needed

• Desire and ability to learn new skills quickly

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Quicklink for Posting: 48961