Research Technician I, Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Research Technician I, Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Classification Title Research Technician I
Department Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Posting Number R240188
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/52464
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Clerical/Technical
Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade N.4

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
A Research Technician I position is open in the Tatsuaki KurosakiLab at the Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in science and prefer to have expertise in molecular or cellular biology to study one of a number of very exciting and ongoing projects, including but not limited to the RNA metabolism in human diseases, characterizing newly defined effectors of nonsense-mediated mRNA decay ( NMD ), or the mechanistic coupling of RNA processing and turnover on spinocerebellar ataxia type 10 (SCA10) and beyond.

A background in neuroscience and/or stem-cell biology would facilitate the work on NMD

• Molecular Cell
• Cell Biology
• Molecular Cell Biology

A background in computational biology would facilitate all projects, but neither is required.

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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

• Associate's degree in appropriate discipline and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related fields with some lab work experience.
• Basic understanding of chemistry and biology. Training will be provided in laboratory skills and how to perform biological experiments using culturing mammalian cells.
• MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) are preferred, particularly the use of Excel.
• Must be able to think independently, maintain meticulous records, and have good judgment about when to seek advice from others when there is a problem.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with other laboratory personnel.

Physical Demands
Salary Range $35,000 - $38,000
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
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Campus South 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 Tatsuaki Kurosaki
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Assistant Professor
Contact's Email tatsuaki@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-5181

Posting Dates

Posted 08/29/2024
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 12/01/2024

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. Resume

Optional Documents