Research Technician I

Posting Details

Position Information


Fiscal Year
2026-2027


Position Title
Research Technician I


Classification Title
Research Technician I


Department
Structural Biology Department


Posting Number
R260104


Posting Link




Employer
Research Foundation


Position Type
RF Clerical/Technical


Job Type
Full-Time


Appointment Term

Salary Grade
N.4

Posting Detail Information


Position Summary


The Paz Lab seeks a Research Technician. The successful candidate will join our team studying medically relevant transport proteins.

We are looking for a motivated applicant who focuses on the smallest details while still keeps the big picture in mind. The technician will be performing experiments related to membrane protein such as bacterial and cell culture, protein purification, biochemical characterization, as well as support general lab operation.

Duties include:

• Conduct experimental research on medically relevant membrane transport proteins
• Prepare and maintain bacterial cultures for protein expression
• Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and proper handling of biological materials.
• Collaborate with team members while maintaining attention to detail and contributing to overall research goals.

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) #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

• The candidate must hold a college degree in biochemistry or a related discipline.
• At least 1-year of lab experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience with cell culture.

Our University Community

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.


Salary Range
$34,000 - $44,000


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


40

Campus
Downtown Campus


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Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No


Background Check Notification

Contact Information


Contact's Name
Saima Kamal


Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Personnel Transaction Specialist


Contact's Email
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Contact's Phone
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Posting Dates


Posted
07/13/2026


Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled


Date to be filled

References


Number of references required
2


Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant