Position Title: Research Technician II

　　Posting Number: R240013

　　Employer: Research Foundation

　　Salary Range: $33,545 - $45,000

　　FTE: 1.00

　　Position Summary:

　　The Department of Biochemistry (https://medicine.buffalo.edu/departments/biochemistry.html) is hiring a Research Technician II to work in the Lombardo Lab. The Lombardo lab is a newly established laboratory using a diversity of technologies to understand the fundamental mechanisms of cell polarity in eucaryotic cells.

　　The incumbent will

　　provide general laboratory support, and participate in specific research projects involving media preparation, tissue culture, molecular biology, cell transfection, high resolution light microscopy, protein purification and characterization.

　　Other support activities include media and solution preparation, and removal of hazardous and biological waste.

　　Assist other lab members with tasks as needed.

　　This is position is renewable on an annual basis.

　　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:

　　Associate’s degree or two years formal training in subject matter directly related to the project or program and at least 3 years of experience directly related to this project.

　　Must be an effective communicator both in understanding tasks and techniques as well as working with other lab personnel. The lab is highly interactive, and this position requires an enthusiastic and devoted individual who wants to gain experience and contribute to a cell biology research effort.

　　Working knowledge with basic computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, and e-mail. Must be highly organized, familiar with databases and have excellent computer skills.

　　Ability to adhere to deadlines, and multi-task. Ability to carry out experiments to completion with general guidance.

　　Ability to work with chemicals and biohazards and to maintain lab safety protocol and procedures at all times.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s Degree or related post-Associate’s coursework.

　　Ideal candidates will be recent graduates looking to gain laboratory and research skills for medical or graduate school who can provide a two-year commitment.

　　Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

　　Quicklink for Posting: 47591