Junior Lab Technician

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Junior Lab Technician
Classification Title Research Technician II
Department Nys Center of Excellence In Bioinformatics and Life Sciences
Posting Number R240146
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/51176
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.6

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The University at Buffalo's Genomics & Bioinformatics Core ( GBC ), located in the New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences ( CBLS ), has an opening for a junior lab technician.

The GBC is a university asset providing next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics services to both academia and industry. Along with supporting academic research, the GBC plays a critical role in UB's economic development mission by collaborating with industry partners/clients to support their R&D needs.

The candidate should have molecular biology skills including:

• DNA /cDNA/ RNA preparation and quality control;
• designing and performing PCR assays,
• operating standard platforms used in molecular biology such as the plate reader, spectrophotometer, PCR machines,
• experience in sterile techniques and analytical skills.

In addition to lab bench activities, this position will:

• help with routine instrument maintenance
• purchasing reagents and consumables, and assisting with compliance policies.

Excellent computer and organizational skills are essential.

Some knowledge of next-generation sequencing is desirable.

The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Buffalo, to maintain the excellence of the university and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

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. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

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
Associate's degree or two years formal training and at least 3 years of experience in a directly related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or BS/MS degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry or closely related field.

• Up to one (1) year of experience in molecular biology and data analysis with a working knowledge of nucleic acid preparation methods and quality control or demonstrated proficiency in PCR based assays.

Physical Demands
Salary Range $40,000 - $50,000
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

Campus NYS Center of Excellence and Bioinformatics
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Donald Yergeau
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Associate Director
Contact's Email donaldye@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-9195

Posting Dates

Posted 07/09/2024
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled

References

Number of references required 2
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
   • State Classified
   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation
2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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   • Chronicle of Higher Education
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   • Other
3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents