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Research Technician II, Physiology and Biophysics

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Research Technician II, Physiology and Biophysics
Classification Title Research Technician II
Department Physiology and Biophysics
Posting Number R240048
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/48961
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.6
Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The Department of Physiology and Biophysics 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.

About The University at Buffalo
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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
  • 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
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range $38,000 - $42,000
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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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Mark Parker
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Associate Professor
Contact's Email parker28@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-3966
Posting Dates

Posted 03/07/2024
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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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. CV/Resume
Optional Documents