Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Position Title Research Technician II, Department of Oral Biology Classification Title Research Technician II Department Department of Oral Biology Posting Number R240238 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/53788 Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Clerical/Technical Type Full-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade N.6 Posting Detail Information Position Summary A Research Technician II position is available at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine'sDepartment of Oral Biology with Dr. Harim Tavares dos Santos's research team. The primary objective of this position is to study epithelial biology, with a focus on salivary gland inflammation. The candidate will develop and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments, histological processing and imaging, molecular biology techniques, and perform administrative tasks, as detailed below. The activities of the Research Technician II will consist of: * Mammalian cell culture * DNA/RNA extraction and PCR; * Protein detection/quantification and cell signaling studies * Mice: maintaining the mouse colony, drug treatment, breeding and genotyping, and sample harvesting * Histology (sample preparation) * Microscopy imaging (brightfield, confocal, and transmission electron microscopy) * Flow cytometry: multiple channel FACS analysis and immune profiling * Presenting at scientific meetings for studies that the person conducts * Administrative duties (taking notes during lab meetings, assisting with purchase orders and inventory management, and managing protocol submissions and documentation, lab organization) * Training and supervision of new technicians and students 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 the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer. 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 * Requires education in a biomedical science or related field and at least three years of experience directly related to research or the program. * Experience working in a research laboratory and the ability to work independently. * Ability to troubleshoot laboratory protocols. * Experience with animals. * Tissue culture skills. * Histology sample preparation and microscopy imaging. * Experience in molecular biology: immunoblotting, DNA/RNA extraction and PCR * Highly self-disciplined. * Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic imaging software Preferred Qualifications * Experience in ELISA and Flow cytometry; * Genetic bioinformatic analysis. Physical Demands Salary Range $36,000 - $39,014 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 South Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment. Contact Information Contact's Name Harim Tavares dos Santos Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Assistant Professor Contact's Email harimtav@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-829-2854 Posting Dates Posted 10/31/2024 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled References Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant