Research Technician II, Biomedical Engineering

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Research Technician II, Biomedical Engineering
Classification Title Research Technician II
Department Biomedical Engineering
Posting Number R240157
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/51832
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 Biomedical Engineering is seeking a Research Technician II. This position will involve making sure our research laboratory is compliant with animal protocols. This will include writing and amending the protocols, maintaining a mouse colony and carrying out small animal technical work. Another responsibility will be assisting with tumor models and ensuring daily monitoring is completed by students. He/she may treat mice and rats with therapeutic agents via tail-vein administration. Rat and mouse blood collection will be carried out. The candidate should also maintain cells in tissue culture. Additional responsibilities include engaging with graduate students on a variety of research projects.

Outstanding Benefits Package
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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 or two years formal training in related fields (biotechnology, toxicology, medicine, biology, etc).
• At least 3 years of experience directly related to the project or program.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS Degree in related fields (biotechnology, toxicology, medicine, biology, etc) is preferred.
• Experience with tail vein injections of mice.
• Experience handling rats. Blood collection from mice and rats.
• Experience handling mice. Experience with tissue culture.
• Experience with rodent tumor studies.
• Experience with small animal surgery.

Physical Demands
Salary Range $42,000 - $48,000
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 hours per week

Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Sophia Su
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Research Administrator
Contact's Email yanpinsu@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-8625

Posting Dates

Posted 07/29/2024
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 12/31/2024

References

Number of references required 3
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.

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents