Lab Manager

Lab Manager Position Information Position Title: Lab Manager Department: Department of Periodontics and Endodontics Posting Link: "> Job Type: Full-Time Posting Detail Information Position Summary The University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, is seeking ahighly organized and motivated Sr Research Support Specialist tojoin the Periodontics research laboratory in the Department ofPeriodontics and Endodontics. The laboratory studies exposuresrelate to oral and systemic outcomes, including animal studies andhuman translational research. The Lab Manager will: Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, coordinate research activities and data management, maintain regulatory and safety compliance, and supervise and train research staff and students. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Renato Casarin, theresearcher will be central to keeping the lab's projects runningsmoothly, on schedule, and in compliance. Learn more: Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-beingand success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalocommunity. About the University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America'sleading public research universities and a flagship of the StateUniversity of New York system, recognized for our excellence andour impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public universitydedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activityand people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home,UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourcefulthinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach othersevery day. Visit our website to learn more about the University atBuffalo. As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmitive Action employer, the ResearchFoundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due toan applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin and veteran or disabilitystatus. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, publichealth, or a related science field. Experience working in a research laboratory or researchprogram. Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices and ability tofollow all Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) requirements. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communicationskills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office or GoogleWorkspace. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a biomedical, oral health, public health, orrelated field. Three or more years of experience in research laboratorymanagement, including purchasing, inventory, and equipmentoversight. Experience with animal research, including mice and rats, andIACUC training. Experience with human subjects research, including IRBsubmissions, informed consent, and HIPAA-compliant datahandling. Experience with biospecimen collection, processing, and storage(e.g., saliva, plaque, blood) and biorepository tracking. Experience with research data management systems such asREDCap, and basic data analysis (e.g., Excel, R, SPSS, orStata). Prior experience supervising or training staff, students, orvolunteers. CITI certification in human subjects research and Good ClinicalPractice. Familiarity with oral health, dental, or epidemiological cohortresearch. Physical Demands Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive benchtasks, and lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to wear requiredpersonal protective equipment in a BSL-2 environment Salary Range $50,000 – $60,000 Special Instructions Summary Occasional early-morning, evening, or weekend hours may be requiredto accommodate participant visits and time-sensitive specimenprocessing. This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingentupon the availability of funding. Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Contact Information Contact's Name: Renato Casarin Contact's Pronouns: Contact's Title: Assistant Professor, Dept of Periodonticsand Endodontics Contact's Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Contact's Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Posting Dates Posted: 10/14/2026 Deadline for Applicants: Date to be filled: je-65a7e2a27e014949895484fbbf8b1822 #J-18808-Ljbffr University at Buffalo