Junior Lab Technician

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo’s (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.

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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.

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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 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