Senior Research Support Specialist

Fiscal Year Position Title Senior Research Support Specialist Classification Title Senior Research Support Specialist Department Ophthalmology Posting Number R240019 Posting Link Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Professional Type Part-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade N/E.79 Posting Detail Information Position Summary The Senior Research Support Specialist will personally participate in assigned scientific research projects in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University at Buffalo. Candidate will plan, organize and carry out experimental protocols. General lab duties will include (but not be limited to): Lab and equipment maintenance (restocking, making reagents, dishes, autoclaving, scheduling equipment, data backups) Data analysis Writing laboratory protocols Managing laboratory databases RNA and DNA purification Keeping the lab in a neat condition. In this position, you will compile, write and submit research results to supervisor (at least weekly). 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. About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) 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 Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemist or related field. Candidate must be detail oriented, willing to learn and display strong communication and observation skills. Must have excellent time management skills. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree with experience in modern molecular biology (next generation sequencing library preparation, PCR, RT-PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis), cell biology light microscopy, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence/ confocal microscopy), biochemistry (western blot) and mammalian cell culture methods. Experience with biological specimens like blood, serum, saliva, tissues biopsies. Previous experience in statistical analysis of scientific datasets and plotting graphs utilizing online database searches, IPA software, R studio, etc. Candidate should be able to plan well, be willing to learn and help others, and have the ability to maintain focus, work as a team member and independently as well. Physical Demands Salary Range $43,000 - $45,000 (at 1.00 FTE) 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 20 hours per week. Campus South Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification Contact Information Contact's Name Margaret Deangelis Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers Contact's Title Tenured Professor and Endowed Chair Contact's Email Contact's Phone Posting Dates Posted 01/29/2024 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled References Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant