Research Technician II, Department of Oral Biology

Position Summary
A Research Technician II position is available at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicines Department of Oral Biology with Dr. Harim Tavares dos Santoss 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 Americas 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 applicants 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.