Research Support Specialist in the National Crystallization Center

Posting Details

Position Information


Fiscal Year
2025-2026


Position Title
Research Support Specialist in the National Crystallization Center


Classification Title
Research Support Specialist


Department
Biochemistry


Posting Number
R250179


Posting Link




Employer
Research Foundation


Position Type
RF Clerical/Technical


Job Type
Full-Time


Appointment Term

Salary Grade
N.11

Posting Detail Information


Position Summary


The Research Support Specialist is responsible for day-to-day operations for optimization crystallization services in the National Crystallization Center (NCC), as well as assisting with the high-throughput operations. The NCC is a research facility serving the structural biology community, that focuses on advancing crystallization science and providing researchers access to state-of-the-art experimental methods for generating macromolecular crystals for structure determination. As a member of the National Crystallization Center team, the candidate will work in a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative environment, with opportunities to take initiative and expand your skillset in structural biology.

Learn more:

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

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 a relevant field
• Some experience working in a laboratory
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented approach to conducting work and solving problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to acquire new skills and ask questions

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory skills including pipetting, accurate weighing, microscopy, and molecular biology skills
• Experience with structural biology and knowledge of protein crystallization experimental set-up
• Familiarity with electronic record keeping and Laboratory Information Management Systems

Physical Demands

• Time spent standing during laboratory work
• Occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs.

Driving Requirements

Salary Range
$35,000 - $40,000


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 hours per week

Campus
Downtown Campus


Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary


Cover letter describing interest in the position and previous experience, as well as a current CV/Resume

Is a background check required for this posting?
No


Background Check Notification

Contact Information


Contact's Name
Dr. Sarah Bowman


Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Associate Professor, Biochemistry


Contact's Email
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Contact's Phone
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Posting Dates


Posted
11/05/2025


Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled


Date to be filled
01/01/2026

References


Number of references required
3


Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant